Joseph Bouck

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Joseph Bouck (July 22, 1788 - March 30, 1858) was a U.S. Representative from New York, uncle of Gabriel Bouck.

Born on Bouck's Island, near Fultonham, New York, Bouck attended the rural schools of his native county. He engaged in agricultural pursuits for many years in Schoharie County until his change of residence to Middleburgh. He served as inspector of turnpike roads in Schoharie County in 1828.

Bouck was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress (March 4, 1831-March 3, 1833). Resided in Middleburgh, New York, until his death on March 30, 1858. He was interred in his son's plot in Middleburgh Cemetery.

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• Joseph Bouck at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress