Joseph Humphrey Sloss

Joseph Humphrey Sloss (October 12, 1826 – January 27, 1911) was an American politician who served the state of Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1871 and 1875. He was born in Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama on October 12, 1826. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and entered practice in St. Louis, Missouri. He moved to Edwardsville, Illinois in 1849, and served in 1858 and 1859 as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Sloss returned to Alabama, and during the Civil War served in the Confederate Army. He served as mayor of Tuscumbia, Alabama, was elected in 1870 as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives, and was reelected in 1872, but was defeated for reelection in 1874. He was appointed in 1877 as United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama, serving until 1882; and served as clerk of the U.S. federal court at Huntsville. Sloss moved to Memphis, Tennessee, and died there on January 27, 1911. He is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama.

Joseph Humphrey Sloss
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district
In office March 3, 1871 – March 4, 1875
Preceded by	William Crawford Sherrod
Succeeded by	Goldsmith W. Hewitt
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th Representative district
In office January 3, 1859 – January 7, 1861 Serving with Z. B. Job
Preceded by	Aaron P. Mason Lewis Ricks
Succeeded by	Garrett Crownover Cyrus Edwards
Personal details
Born	(1826-10-12)October 12, 1826
Died	January 27, 1911(1911-01-27) (aged 84)
Resting place	Maple Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic