Joseph L. Rhinock

Joseph Lafayette Rhinock (January 4, 1863 – September 20, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, businessman and mayor. Born in Owenton, Kentucky, Rhinock moved during his childhood to Covington, Kentucky, attending public school there.

Joseph L. Rhinock
The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), November 1, 1910
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district
In office March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Daniel Linn Gooch
Succeeded by	Arthur B. Rouse
Mayor of Covington, Kentucky
In office 1893–1900
Preceded by	James T. Thomas
Succeeded by	William A. Johnson
Personal details
Born	Joseph Lafayette Rhinock (1863-01-04)January 4, 1863 Owenton, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	September 20, 1926(1926-09-20) (aged 63) New Rochelle, New York
Resting place	Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Businessman

Biography

Initially, Rhinock entered the oil refinery industry, and served as president of the Covington Public Library Board two terms. After this, he served as member of the Covington city council, going on to serve as mayor between 1893 and 1900.

Rhinock was elected as a Democrat to the 59th, 60th, and 61st Congresses (serving between March 4, 1905, and March 3, 1911), but was not a candidate for renomination in 1910.

For 22 years, Rhinock was connected with theater in New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio, serving as vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Shubert Organization theater company. He served as vice president of the Loews Theater. Rhinock later became actively interested in horse racing and racetrack corporations.

Rhinock died at his home in the Bonnie Crest neighborhood of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York, on September 20, 1926, aged 63. He was interred in Highland Cemetery, Covington.

References

• United States Congress. "Joseph L. Rhinock (id: R000185)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Joseph L. Rhinock at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress