Joseph G. West (May 1834 – February 10, 1917) was an American politician from Pennsylvania.

[1][2] After his studies, West taught at a public school in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

He then studied medicine with Dr. Morris Tussell of Chester Springs.

In 1887, he left his medical practice and drug business to his son F. B.

He was interred in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.