Joseph Hopkins Peyton

Joseph Hopkins Peyton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1843  November 11, 1845
Preceded byMeredith P. Gentry
Succeeded byEdwin H. Ewing
Member of the Tennessee Senate
In office
1840
Personal details
Born(1808-05-20)May 20, 1808
Gallatin, Tennessee
DiedNovember 11, 1845(1845-11-11) (aged 37)
Gallatin, Tennessee
Political partyWhig
SpouseMary Elizabeth Hatton Peyton
Profession
  • physician
  • politician

Joseph Hopkins Peyton (May 20, 1808 – November 11, 1845) was an American politician who represented Tennessee's eighth district in the United States House of Representatives.