Joseph Edson (March 3, 1782 - March 7, 1832) was a farmer, military leader, and government official in Vermont. Among the offices in which he served were United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1823-1829), Sheriff of Orange County (1812-1813, 1815-1822), and commander of the Vermont Militia's 4th Division with the rank of major general in 1822.