1835 - 1901
William Joyce Sewell American Politician
00
William Joyce Sewell dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for William Joyce Sewell.
About
William Joyce Sewell is a member of the following lists: New Jersey Republicans, People from Camden, New Jersey and Irish soldiers.
Contribute
Who is William Joyce Sewell dating? William Joyce Sewell girlfriend, wife list. Help us build our profile of William Joyce Sewell!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| First Name |
William
|
| Middle Name |
Joyce
|
| Last Name |
Sewell
|
| Birthday |
6th December, 1835
|
| Birthplace |
Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland
|
| Died |
27th December, 1901
|
| Place of Death |
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
|
| Buried |
Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Blue
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation |
Politician
|
William Joyce Sewell (December 6, 1835 – December 27, 1901) was an Irish-American politician, merchant, and military officer who served as a U.S. Senator from New Jersey.
Sewell was born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.
He immigrated to the United States in 1851 where he worked in the merchant industry in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Camden, New Jersey in 1860. He served as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, receiving the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was also a postbellum state senator and U.S. Senator. The community of Sewell, New Jersey is named for him.
More about William Joyce Sewell
Less about William Joyce Sewell
