Joel Whitman

Joel Whitman was an American carpenter and Republican politician. He served two years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Iowa County.

Biography

Whitman was born in Wells, New York, in 1823. Later, he moved to Ridgeway, Wisconsin. His son, Platt Whitman, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Whitman died in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in 1905, where he was also buried.

Career

After serving as a justice of the peace and Clerk of Ridgeway, Whitman was the Wisconsin circuit court clerk for Iowa County from 1860 to 1866. He represented the Wisconsin's [15th State Senate district|15th State Senate district] in 1867 and 1868. Additionally, he was postmaster, a trustee, and village president of Dodgeville.