Joseph Thompson Painter 1800-1875
2010
JosephThompson Painter was born in Pennsylvania to William Painter and Martha Torton. He was the seventh of nine children born to his parents. His sister, Sarah Painter Reynolds is our direct ancestor. She married Henry Reynolds. Among the many accomplishments of Joseph Painter there are these:
- Served three years for the Union in the Civil War 1862-1865
- Was active in politics. First a Whig, then a Republican
- Served as a Constable
- Was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
In 1828 Joseph married Jane Graham in Pennsylvania. They became the parents of three children. Jane died in 1834. In 1835 Joseph married Phoebe Rea. They also became the parents of three children. Two of Joseph’s sons served in defense of the Union. They were Charles whose mother was Jane and Arion whose mother was Phoebe. Arion was killed at The Battle of Pittsburgh Landing.
Joseph died at the home of his daughter Mrs. S.F. Bryan in LaHarpe, Illinois.