Joseph DeJarnette

Joseph DeJarnette
Director of Western State Hospital
In office 1905–1943
Personal details
Born	(1866-09-29)September 29, 1866 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	September 3, 1957(1957-09-03) (aged 90) Staunton, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse	Chertsey Hopkins ​ (m. 1906)​
Relatives	Daniel Coleman DeJarnette
Education	Medical College of Virginia (MD)
Profession	Physician

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Joseph Spencer DeJarnette (September 29, 1866 – September 3, 1957) was the director of Western State Hospital (located in Staunton, Virginia) from 1905 to November 15, 1943.^[1] He was a vocal proponent of racial segregation and eugenics, specifically, the compulsory sterilization of the mentally ill.^[2][3]