Joseph G. West

Joseph G. West (May 1834 – February 10, 1917) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1891 to 1894.

Early life Joseph G. West was born on May 2 or 22, 1834, in East Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania, to David West. He grew up on his father's farm. At 17, he attended Strodie's Seminary near Lenape for one year. He then attended Oakdale Seminary Pughtown for two years.

After his studies, West taught at a public school in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. He then studied medicine with Dr. Morris Tussell of Chester Springs. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1860. He was school director of his township for fifteen years.