Background
Congdon, Joseph William was born on November 26, 1844 in New York, United States. Son of George and Sarah A. (Wentz) Congdon.
Congdon, Joseph William was born on November 26, 1844 in New York, United States. Son of George and Sarah A. (Wentz) Congdon.
Academic education Binghamton, New New York
From February 1, 1886, engaged as manufacturer silk products. Formerly president Phœnix Silk Manufacturing Company (Paterson, New Jersey), Adelaide Silk Mills (Allentown, Pennsylvania), Tilt Silk Mills (Pottsville, Pennsylvania). Was alderman, Paterson, New Jersey, 1879-1883.
President Railroad communications of New Jersey, 1907-1908.
Associate judge Court of Errors and Appeals of New Jersey, March since 1909.
Served in National Guard South.N.Y., Lieutenant and captain 22d Regiment, and colonel 22d Regiment Veteran Corps, New New York
Married Kate De Forest Burlock, January 3, 1867.