John Joyes
| John Joyes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 8, 1799 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. |
| Died |
May 31, 1877 (aged 78) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Title | Mayor of Louisville |
| Term | 1834-1836 |
| Predecessor | John Bucklin |
| Successor | W. A. Cocke |
John Joyes (January 8, 1799 – May 31, 1877) was the second mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His term of office extends from 1834 - 1836. He was born in Louisville, the son of a pioneer who came to Louisville in 1783 and settled on a lot at the corner of Sixth and Main streets. Joyes studied law and was admitted to the Louisville bar, and elected to the state legislature in 1827.
He was elected mayor on March 4, 1834 and served two 1-year terms. He was the city court judge from 1837 until 1851. He is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Section F, Lot 25.[1]
References
- ↑ "Cave Hill Cemetery details". Cavehillcemetery.com. 1978-05-25. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- "Joyes, John". The Encyclopedia of Louisville (1 ed.). 2001. p. 454.
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