Joseph Burns (American politician)

Joseph Burns (born sometime before 1800, died sometime after 1830) was an American politician who served in the early years of the United States. Biographical details are scarce. Records indicate he represented the 10th district of Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives for one term, from 1823 to 1825, as part of the 18th Congress. Further details regarding his political affiliations, prior career, or later life are limited in available historical documentation. The 10th district in Pennsylvania during this period included portions of the western part of the state.