Joseph Barton Elam

Joseph Barton Elam
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881
Preceded byWilliam Mallory Levy
Succeeded byNewton C. Blanchard
Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (Confederate States of America)
In office
1862–1864
PresidentJefferson Davis, CSA
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byB. F. Chapman
Personal details
Born12 June 1821 (1821-06-12)
DiedJuly 4, 1885(1885-07-04) (aged 64)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Twice widowed
Third wife: Harriet Spencer Elam
RelationsWilliam B. Spencer (brother-in-law)

Harmon Drew, Jr. (great-grandson) Many, Louisiana

Mansfield, Louisiana
ChildrenCharles Wheaton Elam (1866-1917)

Joseph Barton Elam, Jr. (1878-1935)
Mollie (b. 1857)
Ida (b. 1861)
William J. (b. 1863)
Irene (b. 1868)
Susan (b. 1871)

Katie (b. 1874)
Alma materPrivate study of law
ProfessionLawyer
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Joseph Barton Elam, Sr. (June 12, 1821 – July 4, 1885), was a two-term Democratic U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, whose service corresponded with the administration of U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes.