Joseph D. Barron

Deceased Person

1833 – 1910

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Who was Joseph D. Barron?

Joseph Day Barron was an editorial writer, legislator, and the 22nd Secretary of State of Alabama.

Barron was born in Upson County, Georgia, the son of Hiram and Pheriby Barron. He attended the common schools of Russell County. At the age of sixteen, he began to write for newspapers. In 1856, Barron was editor of the Louina Eagle, afterwards called the Southern Mercury. From 1878 to his death, he was connected with the editorial department of the Montgomery Advertiser.

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Born
Mar 19, 1833
Also known as
  • Joseph Barron
Died
Jun 11, 1910

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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