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
DiedNovember 11, 1845(1845-11-11) (aged 37)
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.