Joseph Reed Ingersoll was an American lawyer and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1835 he followed his father, Jared Ingersoll, and his older brother, Charles Jared Ingersoll, to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. House. Wikipedia
Born: June 14, 1786, Philadelphia, PA
Died: February 20, 1868 (age 81 years), Philadelphia, PA
Great-grandparents: Hannah Trowbridge, Sarah Newton, and Jonathan Ingersoll
Grandparents: Hannah Ingersoll (Whiting) and Jared Ingersoll Sr.
Party: Whig Party
Previous offices: United States Minister to Great Britain (1852–1853), Representative (1841–1849), and Representative (1835–1837)
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