Joe S. Price
Joe S. Price | |
|---|---|
 c. 1931 | |
| 28th State Auditor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 1932 – January 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Carl C. White |
| Succeeded by | Carl Craig |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Chickasaw County district | |
| In office January 1928 – January 1932 Serving with H. F. Sanderson | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1876 Lebanon, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1955 (aged 78) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joseph Sylvester Price (May 1, 1876 - March 25, 1955) was an American insurance agent and politician. He served as the State Auditor of Mississippi from 1932 to 1936 and served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1928 to 1932.
Biography
[edit]Joseph Sylvester Price was born on May 1, 1876, in Lebanon, Missouri.[1] He had four sisters: Mable, Lula, Effie, and another who married Preston Woods.[2] Price moved to Chickasaw County, Mississippi, circa 1895.[3] He was a teacher in public schools for fifteen years.[1][3] He then worked as an insurance agent and farmer.[1] He was elected to represent Chickasaw County in the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 1928-1932 term.[1] During that term, he served on the following committees: Banks & Banking; Education; Insurance; Public Printing; Roads, Ferries, and Bridges; and Universities & Colleges.[1] He moved to Jackson shortly after his term.[2]
In 1931, Price was elected to the office of State Auditor of Mississippi.[4] He defeated Clint E. Dorroh and Samuel B. Herron in the election.[5] He served the term from 1932 to 1936.[4] In February 1935, Price announced his campaign for Secretary of State of Mississippi.[6] His main opponent was incumbent Walker Wood.[7] Wood won the August 27 Democratic primary.[8] In 1935, Price became an agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company.[2] Price died on March 25, 1955, at his residence in Jackson, Mississippi.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Price was a member of the local Baptist church, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons.[2] He was a member of the Masons and the Knights of Pythias.[1] He married[1] and had one daughter, Lena Scott Price.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Mississippi. Legislature (1928-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1928]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books: 21.
- ^ a b c d e f "Obituary for Joe S. Price". Clarion-Ledger. 1955-03-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b "Joe S. Price And The Record". Clarion-Ledger. 1935-08-20. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ a b Mississippi. Secretary of State (1933-12-31). "Mississippi Blue Book. Biennial report of the Secretary of State to the Legislature of Mississippi. [1931-1933]". Mississippi Blue Books: 37.
- ^ "Here is the Official Ballot". The Mississippi Sun. 1931-07-30. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Joe S. Price Announces For Secretary Of State". Clarion-Ledger. 1935-02-03. p. 20. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Joe S. Price's Election Is Certain". Hattiesburg American. 1935-08-14. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Hugh White Elected; Leading 10,000 Votes". The Lexington Advertiser. 1935-08-29. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-08-05.