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Joseph Burns

Joseph Burns served as a representative for Ohio (1857-1859).

  • Democratic
  • Ohio
  • District 15
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Ohio

Representing constituents across the Ohio delegation.

District District 15

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1857-1859

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Joseph Burns, born March 11, 1800, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Ohio in the United States Congress from 1857 to 1859. A member of the Democratic Party, Burns served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 15 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Joseph Burns was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Ohio from the state’s 15 congressional district. Burns served from 1857-12-07 to 1859-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Burns participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Ohio. As a Democratic Party member, Burns’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Joseph Burns’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Ohio and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from Ohio, Burns played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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