Joseph J. Lewis
American biographer and tax commissioner (1801–1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Jackson Lewis (October 5, 1801 – April 5, 1883) was an American lawyer, civil servant, and author who published the first biography of Abraham Lincoln and served President Lincoln as the second U.S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue from March 1863 to July 1865. He was also a leading Pennsylvania Republican who represented antislavery figures in court.[2][3]
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Joseph J. Lewis | |
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2nd Commissioner of Internal Revenue | |
In office March 5, 1863 – June 30, 1865[1] (acting commissioner March 5–March 17, 1863) | |
President | Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | George S. Boutwell |
Succeeded by | William Orton |
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Born | Joseph Jackson Lewis (1801-10-05)October 5, 1801 Westtown Township, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | April 5, 1883(1883-04-05) (aged 81) West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
Spouse | Mary Sinton Miner |
Children | Charlton Thomas Lewis |
Occupation | Lawyer, civil servant, author |
Known for | Abraham Lincoln biographer, Internal Revenue Service commissioner |
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