Joshua Hartshorne

Joshua Hartshorne (June 17, 1808 – August 9, 1884) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1840.

Early life Joshua Hartshorne was born on June 17, 1808, in Cecil County, Maryland, to Mary (née Gillispie) and Jonathan Hartshorne. His uncle John Hartshorne served as a colonel in the Revolutionary War. Hartshorne's father died at a young age. He studied under Reverend Magraw at the West Nottingham Academy. In 1844, he became a member of the state board of railroad and canal commissioners and served as president of the board for three years.