Joseph Whitaker (industrialist)

Joseph Whitaker
Drawing of Joseph Whitaker and his wife Grace in a 1917 newspaper
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1844–1844
Serving with Robert Parke and Jesse C. Dickey
Preceded byEmmor Elton, John Beidler, Robert Parke, Jesse C. Dickey
Succeeded byWilliam Price, Robert Parke, Jesse C. Dickey
Personal details
Born(1789-03-29)March 29, 1789
DiedNovember 30, 1870(1870-11-30) (aged 81)
Mont Clare, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Grace Adams
(m. 1811; died 1870)
Children1
RelativesSamuel Whitaker Pennypacker (grandson)
John Waters (great-great-great grandson)
Occupation
  • Industrialist
  • landowner
  • politician

Joseph Whitaker (March 29, 1789 – November 30, 1870) was an American industrialist, landowner, and legislator in the Phoenixville and Mont Clare area of Pennsylvania, during the 19th century. He was a member of the Whitaker iron family.