Joseph A. Greene Explained

Joseph A. Greene (died November 26, 1871) was a state senator in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era, representing Orangeburg County in the 48th and 49th South Carolina General Assemblies from 1868 till 1871.^{[1] [2]}

He succeeded B. F. Randolph who was assassinated in 1868.^[3]

Prior to being elected to the senate he was the clerk of Orangeburg County.^[4] He was a Radical Republican.^[5]

He died from an illness Sunday November 26, 1871 while holding office.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Carolina During the Late 1800s - The 48th General Assembly (1868-1870) . www.carolana.com . 12 December 2020.
2. Web site: South Carolina During the Late 1800s - The 49th General Assembly (1870-1872) . www.carolana.com . 12 December 2020.
3. Web site: Journal of the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina. South Carolina General Assembly. Senate. December 12, 1872. The Senate. Google Books.
4. Web site: Records of the Field Offices for the State of South Carolina, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865–1872 · SOVA . sova.si.edu . 12 December 2020.
5. News: Death of a Republican Senator - Mr. Joseph A. Greene . 12 December 2020 . The Daily Phoenix . 28 November 1871 . 2.
6. Web site: Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly. Carolina. South. 1872.
7. Web site: Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina. South. Carolina. December 12, 1872. State Printer.. Google Books.