Joseph Whitehill

Joseph Whitehill, Jr. (December 30, 1786-November 4, 1861) was an Nineteenth Century Ohio farmer who entered politics, being elected to a series of offices before his election as Ohio State Treasurer.

He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Whitehill. In 1800, at age fourteen, his family moved to Botetourt County, Virginia, near Fincastle. In 1808, his father died and Whitehill assumed responsibility for his family: six sisters and a brother.

Preceded by: Henry Brown

Ohio State Treasurer 1835-1847

Succeeded by: Albert A. Bliss