Background
Knowland, Joseph Russell was born on August 5, 1873 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Hanna (Bailey) Russell Knowland.
Knowland, Joseph Russell was born on August 5, 1873 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Hanna (Bailey) Russell Knowland.
Education public and private schools, University of Pacific.
Member California Assembly, 1898, 1902, Senate, 1902-1904. Elected to 58th Congress, 1904, to fill unexpired term (1904-1905) of Victor H. Metcalf, resigned. Reelected 59th to 63d Congresses, 6th California District.
President, public Oakland (California) Tribune.
Member Executive Committee Wells Fargo Bank. President Franklin Investment Company Chairman California State Park Commission, California Centennial Commission, 1948, 49, 50.
Republican nominee for United States senator, 1914.
Member California Assembly, 1898, 1902, Senate, 1902-1904. Member Executive Committee Wells Fargo Bank. Member California Chamber of Commerce (director), California Automobile Association (director).
Married Ellie J. Fife, April. Married second, Emelyn South. West, September 28, 1909 (deceased). Children: Mistress Eleanorr F. Lion, Joseph Russell, William Fife.