Joe S. Price
Joseph Sylvester Price was an American insurance agent and politician in Mississippi. He served as the State Auditor of Mississippi from 1932 to 1936 and served in the Mississippi [House of Representatives] from 1928 to 1932.
Biography
Price was born on May 1, 1876, in Lebanon, Missouri. He had four sisters: Mable, Lula, Effie, and another, who married Preston Woods. Price moved to Chickasaw County, Mississippi, circa 1895. He was a teacher in public schools for fifteen years. He then worked as an insurance agent and farmer. He was elected to represent Chickasaw County in the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 1928-1932 term. During that term, he served on the following committees: Banks & Banking; Education; Insurance; Public Printing; Roads, Ferries, and Bridges; and Universities & Colleges. He moved to Jackson shortly after his term.In 1931, Price was elected to the office of State Auditor of Mississippi. He defeated Clint E. Dorroh and Samuel B. Herron in the election. He served the term from 1932 to 1936. In February 1935, Price announced his campaign for Secretary of State of Mississippi. His main opponent was incumbent Walker Wood. Wood won the August 27 Democratic primary. In 1935, Price became an agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company.