Joseph York Hodsdon

Joseph York Hodsdon (October 20, 1836 – February 24, 1901) was an American businessman and politician from Maine. A resident of Yarmouth, he was a Republican state senator from 1899 to 1901 and a shoe manufacturer.

Early life Hodsdon was born on October 20, 1836, in Portland, Maine,

In 1888, he built a large, modern factory building in the town.

He was also a director of the Yarmouth Manufacturing Company. He was re-elected shortly before his death.

Hodsdon was a member of Yarmouth's First Universalist Church on the town's Main Street, and was also a freemason. He had been ill with appendicitis for around ten days, although his condition had been improving immediately prior to his death. His body was brought south to Yarmouth in a special train carriage arranged by Maine Central Railroad.

His funeral was held on February 27 – a service at his family home, followed by burial in Yarmouth's Riverside Cemetery.

His business closed upon his death.