Joseph Lafayette Rawlins

United States Senator and Territorial Delegate from Utah (1850–1926)
Person human Q1707466
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Joseph Lafayette Rawlins

Summary

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Millcreek[2]. He was born on March 28, 1850[3]. He died in Salt Lake City[4]. He died on May 24, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's place of birth was Millcreek[2].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins died in Salt Lake City[4].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was born on March 28, 1850[3].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins died on May 24, 1926[5].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins is buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's father was David Rawlins[11].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's mother was Sarah Hillary[12].
  • Among Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's spouses was Mary Jane Annette St. George[13].
  • A child of Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was Louise Annette Rawlins[14].
  • A child of Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was Howard St. George Rawlins[15].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was employed by University of Utah[20].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's education included a stint at Indiana University[21].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Lafayette Rawlins[25].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's family name is recorded as Rawlins[26].
  • Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's given name is recorded as Joseph[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's place of birth was Millcreek[2]. He was born on March 28, 1850[3]. His father was David Rawlins[11]. His mother was Sarah Hillary[12].

Education

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's education included a stint at Indiana University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8]. Among Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's employers was University of Utah[20]. Positions held include United States senator[17], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was married to Mary Jane Annette St. George[13]. Children include Louise Annette Rawlins[14], 1879–1961[30] and Howard St. George Rawlins[15]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins died on May 24, 1926[5]. He died in Salt Lake City[4]. Burial took place at Salt Lake City Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Lafayette Rawlins born?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was born in Millcreek[2].

Where did Joseph Lafayette Rawlins die?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins died in Salt Lake City[4].

Who were Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's parents?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's father was David Rawlins[11]. Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's mother was Sarah Hillary[12].

Who was Joseph Lafayette Rawlins married to?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins's spouses include Mary Jane Annette St. George[13].

What did Joseph Lafayette Rawlins do for work?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Joseph Lafayette Rawlins go to school?

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins was educated at Indiana University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held United States senator, United States senator, United States senator
    Occupation politician, university teacher, lawyer
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Millcreek
    Citizenship
    Educated at Indiana University
    Child Louise Annette Rawlins, Howard St. George Rawlins
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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