Joseph Bosworth (Kentucky politician)

Joseph Bosworth
Joseph F. Bosworth
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office 1920–1922
Preceded by	Robert C. Crowe
Succeeded by	James H. Thompson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 84th district
In office 1920–1940
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 17th district
In office 1908–1916
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 94th district
In office 1906–1908
Personal details
Born	(1866-10-03)October 3, 1866 Fayette County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 26, 1941(1941-04-26) (aged 74) Middlesboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting place	Middlesboro Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Elizabeth Veal (m. 1890)
Relations	Henry M. Bosworth, (brother)
Children	2
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Joseph F. Bosworth (October 3, 1866 – April 26, 1941) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served several terms as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky Senate. A Republican, he was elected speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1920 and served until 1921. He was the last Republican speaker until the election of Jeff Hoover in 2017.