Columbus, Franklin Co, OH. Like brother, Andrew, Joseph was prominenti n the history of Columbus.
He was promoted to Col in Capt Vance's Co of Dragoons in the OHMilitia a nd kept the title for life.
1838 He was a trusee of a "lunatic asylum."
His occupations included farmer, merchant (McElvain, Dalsell, & Co,183 4), hotel keeper, & public officer.
1840 Columbus Wd 3, Franklin Co, OH. The census recorded Josephlivin g just down the road from brothers, William and John, as well asJoseph H unter. They were listed as McElvains and Joseph's family wasthe small est of them with: 1 male at age 15-20, Joseph at 40-50, 1female under 5 , 1 at 5-10, 1 was 20-30 and 1 at 30-40.
1841 He was elected county treasurer, reelected in 1843.
1851 & 1853 He was appointed keeper of the County Infirmary"dischargi ng his duties of this office with kindness and urbanity."
He was assistant director of the Ohio penitentiary.
Joseph died suddenly at home but some relatives say he was killed inth e Mexican American War.
Cemetery records have his full name but no dates.
