Biography

1857 - 03/20/1917

CALL, Joseph, a Representative from Philadelphia County; born, 1857 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; graduated, Central High School; master painter, United States Mint, Department of Treasury, Philadelphia; boss decorative painter, city hall, Philadelphia; constable, Philadelphia; member, 20th Ward Republican Executive Committee; elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election, February 19, 1901; Sworn-In, February 25, 1901 to serve the remaining 1901 term; reelected to the House for the 1903 term; resigned from the House, April 16, 1903; reelected to the House for the 1905 term; resigned from the House, April 13, 1905; reelected to the House in a Special Election, January 9, 1906; Sworn-In, January 15, 1906 to serve the remaining 1905 term; reelected to the House for the 1907 term; resigned from the House, May 15, 1907; police magistrate, Philadelphia (1907-1917); died, March 20, 1917 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; interred, Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.