Background
Deal, Joseph T. was born on November 19, 1860 in in Virginia. Son of John Jay and Virginia Elizabeth Deal.
Deal, Joseph T. was born on November 19, 1860 in in Virginia. Son of John Jay and Virginia Elizabeth Deal.
Civil Engineer, Virginia Military Institute, 1882.
Since 1883; moved to Norfolk, Virginia, 1891. Acquired large lumber holdings in South Carolina., 1900, later became owner large land areas on James River, Virginia Chairman Improvement Board, Norfolk City, 1905-1910. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1908.
Member Virginia House of Delegates, 1910-1912.
Democratic candidate for Congress, 1912. Member Virginia Senate, 1919.
Member 67th to 70th Congresses (1921-1929), 2d Virginia District. Candidate at primary election for government, 1933.
Member Virginia House of Delegates, 1910-1912. Member Virginia Senate, 1919. Member 67th to 70th Congresses (1921-1929), 2d Virginia District.
Member Sons of the American Revolution
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner).
Married Juliette Doctorate. Spartley, October 28, 1885. Children: Thurman, Roy C., Joseph Doctorate. Lumber manufacturer.