Joseph Edson was a farmer, military leader, and government official in Vermont. Among the offices in which he served were United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1823-1829), Sheriff of Orange County, and commander of the Vermont Militia's 4th Division with the rank of major general in 1822.
- Occupation
- military leader
- Born
- March 3, 1782
- Died
- March 7, 1832