Joseph W. Torrey | |
Office: | Member of the Michigan Territorial Council from the 1st district |
Term Start: | May 1, 1832 |
Term End: | April 23, 1833 |
Birth Place: | Connecticut |
Death Date: | 1844 |
Death Place: | Connecticut |
Joseph W. Torrey was a Michigan politician.
Torrey was born in Connecticut. At some point, Torrey moved to the Michigan Territory.[1]
Torrey was a lawyer. Torrey served recorder of Detroit in 1829 and as probate judge from 1829 to 1833. He was supporter of President Andrew Jackson during his time in Detroit.[1] Torrey served on the Michigan Territorial Council from May 1, 1832 to April 23, 1833.[2]
Torrey moved back to Connecticut in 1844, and died the same year.[1]