Joseph Marshall Walker

Joseph Marshall Walker (July 1, 1784 – January 20, 1856) was a Louisiana soldier and politician and the 13th Governor of Louisiana, from 1850 to 1853. He is best known for being the first Governor inaugurated in the new state capital building in Baton Rouge.

Joseph Marshall Walker
13th Governor of Louisiana
In office
January 28, 1850  January 18, 1853
LieutenantJean Baptiste Plauché
Preceded byIsaac Johnson
Succeeded byPaul O. Hébert
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1822
1832
1836
Personal details
Born(1784-07-01)July 1, 1784
New Orleans, New Spain
DiedJanuary 26, 1856(1856-01-26) (aged 71)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCatherine Carter
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