Joel Holleman
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Joel Holleman (October 1, 1799 - August 5, 1844) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Born near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Holleman completed preparatory studies. He was graduated from Wake Forest College, Wake Forest, North Carolina. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Burwell Bay. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates in the years 1832-1836. He served as member of the Senate of Virginia in the years 1836-1839.
Holleman was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served from March 4, 1839, until 1840, when he resigned. He was again a member of the State house of delegates 1841-1844, and served as speaker. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Smithfield, Virginia, August 5, 1844. He was interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates 1832 - 1836 |
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Member of the Virginia State Senate 1836 - 1839 |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congressional district March 4, 1839 - December 1, 1840 |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates 1841 - 1844 |
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Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | Succeeded by ' |
