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About Joseph Barker
Joseph Barker 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.
Everything about Joseph Barker →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- mayor of Pittsburgh
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1806
- Died
- August 2, 1862