Background
Pratt, Joseph M. was born on September 4, 1891 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Brazell and Caroline Ann Pratt.
Pratt, Joseph M. was born on September 4, 1891 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Brazell and Caroline Ann Pratt.
Educational public schools, business colls., and Temple University.
Began as stenographer, then salesman, sales manager, manufacturer and distributor. Owner of the J. M. Pratt & Company, and the Gochenaur Marine Company. Elected member 78th Congress, 2d Pennsylvania District, January 1943.
Member Republican City Committee, Republican State Committee. Member Maritime Society, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: Penn Athletic, Poor Richard, Pen and Pencil.
Mason (past. president Shrine Club of Philadelphia. Representative Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania).
Married Miriam D. Sherman, January 30, 1942.