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Joseph Whitaker (29 March 1789-30 November 1870) was a noted American industrialist landowner and legislator in the Phoenixville and Mont Clare area of Pennsylvania during the 19th century. He was a member of the Whitaker iron family.Until 1846 Whitaker was the ironmaster and an owner of the Phoenix Iron Works the major industry in Phoenixville. He was elected by the Whigs to the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1843 where he served one term.