Joshua Herrick

Joshua Herrick (March 18, 1793 – August 30, 1874) was an American politician and a United States representative from Maine.

Herrick was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, where he attended the common schools.

He moved to the district of Maine in 1811 and engaged in the lumber business.

Herrick also served as a Selectman, Assessor, and Overseer of the Poor of Kennebunkport from 1839 to 1842.

After leaving Congress, he served as the deputy collector at Kennebunkport from 1847 to 1849.