Joseph Cheever

Joseph Cheever (February 22, 1772 – June 19, 1872) was an American farmer and politician who held office in Saugus, Massachusetts.

Joseph Cheever
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Saugus
In office 1817–18211
Preceded by	Robert Eames
Succeeded by	Abijah Cheever
In office 1831–1832
Preceded by	Abijah Cheever
Succeeded by	Zaccheus N. Stocker
In office 1835–1835
Preceded by	Zaccheus N. Stocker
Succeeded by	William W. Boardman
Personal details
Born	(1772-02-22)February 22, 1772
Died	June 19, 1872(1872-06-19) (aged 100)

Cheever was born on February 22, 1772.^[1] In 1816, he became Saugus' first Town Treasurer.^[2] He represented Saugus in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1821, 1831, 1832, and 1835.^[3] Cheever died on June 19, 1872, aged 100.^[1] During his political career, Cheever frequently competed with his brother Abijah Cheever.^[4]

Notes

1.^ Until 1857, a majority of votes at a town meeting was needed to elect a representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. If no person received a majority of votes, no representative was sent. After electing Cheever in 1817 and 1818, Saugus was unable to select a representative in 1819. Cheever was returned to office in 1820 and 1821.^[5]