Joseph H. Defrees

Joseph DeFrees
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867
Preceded byJoseph K. Edgerton
Succeeded byWilliam Williams
Indiana State Representative
In office
1872
In office
1850–1854
Elkhart County Sheriff
In office
1835–1840
Personal details
Born(1812-05-13)May 13, 1812
DiedDecember 21, 1885(1885-12-21) (aged 73)
PartyRepublican
ProfessionBusiness
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Joseph Hutton DeFrees (May 13, 1812 – December 21, 1885) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from Indiana from 1865 to 1867.

His brother, John D. Defrees, was a major figure in Indiana Republican party politics.