Joseph Very Quarles, Jr., (December 16, 1843 – October 7, 1911) was an American lawyer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer.

Earlier in his career, he was the 20th mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and served as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Caroline's older brothers, John and William, established the first settlement at what is now Kenosha, Wisconsin.

[1] During the American Civil War, Quarles served in the Union Army in the Thirty-ninth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, and was mustered out as first lieutenant.

[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 6, 1905, and received his commission the same day.