Joseph V. Quarles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honorable Joseph V. Quarles
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
In office March 6, 1905 – October 7, 1911
Appointed by	Theodore Roosevelt
Preceded by	William Henry Seaman
Succeeded by	Ferdinand August Geiger
United States Senator from Wisconsin
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	John L. Mitchell
Succeeded by	Robert M. La Follette
20th Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin
In office April 1876 – April 1877
Preceded by	Otis G. King
Succeeded by	Asahel Farr
Personal details
Born	Joseph Very Quarles, Jr. (1843-12-16)December 16, 1843 Southport, Wisconsin Territory
Died	October 7, 1911(1911-10-07) (aged 67) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Resting place	City Cemetery Kenosha, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Caroline Adelaide Saunders (died 1918)
Children	William Charles Quarles (b. 1870; died 1939) Joseph Very Quarles (b. 1874; died 1946) Edward Louis Quarles (b. 1876; died 1941)
Parents	Joseph V. Quarles (father) Caroline (Bullen) Quarles (mother)
Education	University of Michigan (A.B.) University of Michigan Law School (LL.B.)
Profession	lawyer, judge
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Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1864–1865
Rank	1st Lieutenant
Unit	39th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Joseph Very Quarles Jr. (born December 16, 1843, died October 7, 1911) was an important person from Wisconsin. He served as a U.S. Senator, which is a national lawmaker. He was also a federal judge in Wisconsin. Before that, he was the Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Early Life and Career

Joseph Quarles Jr. was born on December 16, 1843. His hometown was Southport, Wisconsin. This town is now known as Kenosha, Wisconsin. He went to the University of Michigan. There, he earned a degree in 1866. He then studied law and became a lawyer in 1867.

During the American Civil War, Joseph Quarles Jr. served in the Union Army. He was a soldier in the Thirty-ninth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers. He finished his service as a first lieutenant.

After the war, he started his law career. He worked as a private lawyer in Kenosha from 1868 to 1882. He also served as the district attorney for Kenosha County. This job lasted from 1870 to 1876. In 1876, he became the Mayor of Kenosha. He was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1879. From 1880 to 1882, he was part of the Wisconsin State Senate. Later, he continued his law practice in Racine and Milwaukee.

Serving in Congress

Joseph Quarles during his time in Congress.

Joseph Quarles Jr. was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States Senate. He served as a Senator from March 4, 1899, to March 3, 1905. A U.S. Senator helps make laws for the entire country. He decided not to run for re-election in 1905.

While in the Senate, he led important committees. He was the chairman of the Committee on Transportation Routes to the Seaboard. He also chaired the Committee on the Census. This committee helps count the population of the United States.

Becoming a Federal Judge

After his time in the Senate, President Theodore Roosevelt chose Joseph Quarles Jr. for a new role. On March 6, 1905, he was nominated to be a federal judge. The United States Senate approved his nomination on the same day. He officially became a judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

He served as a judge until October 7, 1911. His service ended when he passed away in Milwaukee. He was buried in the City Cemetery in Kenosha.

Family Life

Joseph Quarles Jr. had a brother named Charles. Charles later became his law partner.