Joseph Barker (mayor)
Joseph "Joe" Barker (c. 1806 – August 2, 1862) was an American public and political figure of the 1800s. He was notable for his rash, uncompromising temper, and violent tirades against corruption, often drawing large crowds, landing him in prison, and paving way for his term in office as the 17th mayor of Pittsburgh.
Joe Barker | |
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Mayor Joseph Barker c. 1850 | |
| 17th Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
| In office January 8, 1850 – January 1851 | |
| Preceded by | John Herron |
| Succeeded by | John B. Guthrie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1806 Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 2, 1862 (age 55/56) Manchester, Pennsylvania |
| Cause of death | Decapitation |
| Resting place | Allegheny Cemetery |
| Political party | Write-In Candidate |
| Spouse | Jane Holmes |
In 1862, Barker died in a train accident in the neighboring town of Manchester.
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