Joseph D. Summerville

Joseph D. Summerville (May 4, 1860 – July 27, 1905) served as the 15th vice president of Liberia from 1902 until his death in 1905.

Born on May 4, 1860, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Summerville was trained as a clerk.

Upon completion of his term in 1889, he was commissioned as a major in the Liberian militia and was appointed superintendent of Grand Bassa County by President Johnson.

He was later knighted as a Commander in the Order of African Redemption by President Joseph James Cheeseman.

However, Summerville died on July 27, 1905, prior to taking office for his third term.