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Joseph H. Bottum (Joseph Henry Bottum) was born on 7 August, 1903 in Faulkton, South Dakota, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Joseph H. Bottum's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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Joseph Henry Bottum |
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| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
7 August 1903 |
| Birthday |
7 August |
| Birthplace |
Faulkton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Date of death |
4 July, 1984 |
| Died Place |
Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
South Dakota
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Joseph H. Bottum Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Joseph H. Bottum Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joseph H. Bottum worth at the age of 80 years old? Joseph H. Bottum’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from South Dakota. We have estimated Joseph H. Bottum's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
The son of Joseph Henry Bottum Sr. (1853–1946), circuit judge in Faulkton, South Dakota, from 1911 to 1942, Bottum followed his father onto the court, serving from 1965 to 1980 as a South Dakota circuit judge.
Among the trials over which he presided was the controversial prosecution of the Native American activist Russell Means by then-Attorney General Bill Janklow.
Bottum was a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, until his death.
He is interred at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Joseph Henry Bottum (August 7, 1903 – July 4, 1984) was an American politician.
He attended Yankton College and the University of South Dakota (1920–1921).
He served as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota and as a member of the United States Senate from South Dakota.
Bottum was born in Faulkton, South Dakota and was educated in the public schools of Faulkton.
His paternal grandfather, Henry C. Bottum, had been a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, his maternal grandfather, Darius S. Smith, had been a member of the South Dakota Senate and his father, Joseph H. Bottum, was also a member of the South Dakota Senate.
He graduated from the law school of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion in 1927.
He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and commenced the practice of law in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later, Faulkton, South Dakota.
Shortly after beginning his legal practice in Faulkton, Bottum was elected Faulk County State's Attorney in 1932, and was re-elected in 1934.
He was appointed State Director of Taxation in 1937.
In 1942, Bottum unsuccessfully ran for Governor, losing the Republican primary to Merrell Q. Sharpe.
Bottum resigned from state government in 1943 to accept a position with the Board of Economic Warfare.
In 1944, Bottum resigned from the Board and successfully ran for Pennington County State's Attorney; he was re-elected in 1946.
In 1948, Bottum was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of South Dakota.
In 1950, Bottum ran for Congress from South Dakota's 2nd congressional district, but lost in the Republican primary to Ellis Berry.
He was elected Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota in 1960, and served in Governor Archie M. Gubbrud's administration from 1961 to 1962.
In 1962, following the death of U.S. Senator Francis H. Case, Governor Gubbrud appointed him to the Senate for the remainder of Case's term; separately, the state Republican Party named him as the replacement for Case on the ballot in the 1962 election.
Case faced former U.S. Congressman George McGovern in the general election, and narrowly lost election, falling short by just 597 votes, or 0.23% of the vote.
