Background
Hooper, Joseph Lawrence was born on December 22, 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Florence R. (Merriam) Hooper.
Hooper, Joseph Lawrence was born on December 22, 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Florence R. (Merriam) Hooper.
Graduated from the high school, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1896. Studied law in office of Williams & Lockton, Battle Creek.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1899, and practiced at Battle Creek. Prosecuting attorney Calhoun County, Michigan, 1903-1907. City attorney Battle Creek, 2 terms.
Elected member 69th Congress, 3d Michigan District, at special election, August 18, 1925, to fill vacancy occasioned by death of Arthur B. Williams, for term expiring March 3, 1927.
Reëlected 70th to 72d Congresses (1927-1933).
Mason, Elk.
Married Leah L. Lucas, 1903 (died 1910). Married second, Gertrude J. Clark, September 15, 1923. Children: Marjorie F., Marion K.