Joseph Burns (March 11, 1800 – May 12, 1875) was an American politician who served one term as U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1857 to 1859.

Born in Waynesboro, Virginia, Burns moved to Ohio with his parents in 1815.

He served as member of the State House of Representatives 1838–1840.

He was engaged in the drug business in Coshocton, Ohio.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress