Joseph H. Defrees
Joseph DeFrees | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph K. Edgerton |
| Succeeded by | William Williams |
| Indiana State Representative | |
| In office 1872 | |
| In office 1850–1854 | |
| Elkhart County Sheriff | |
| In office 1835–1840 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1812 Sparta, Tennessee, US |
| Died | December 21, 1885 (aged 73) Goshen, Indiana, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business |
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Joseph Hutton DeFrees (May 13, 1812 – December 21, 1885) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1865 to 1867.
His brother, John D. Defrees, was a major figure in Indiana Republican party politics.