Joseph D. Hatch (January 21, 1811 - May 21, 1898) was a Vermont politician and businessman.

[2] He then began attendance at Dartmouth College, from which he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1830.

[1] After finishing his college studies, Hatch settled in Windsor, Vermont, where he operated a successful general store in partnership with his brother Albert.

[1] Hatch served as mayor from 1876 to 1883, and frequently ran for reelection with the endorsement of both Republicans and Democrats.

[4] Attendees included Edward Curtis Smith, Farrand Stewart Stranahan, and Urban A.