Joseph Marshall Walker
Joseph Marshall Walker | |
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Paul O. Hébert | |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1822 1832 1836 | |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] New Orleans, New Spain | July 1, 1784
Died | January 26, 1856[1] New Orleans, Louisiana | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Catherine Carter |
Joseph Marshall Walker (July 1, 1784 – January 20, 1856) was a
Early life
Walker was born in the
In 1807, Walker went to Mexico and joined the Spanish army, serving as a lieutenant of dragoons, and later becoming master of a military school at Chihuahua.
After the outbreak of the War of 1812 he returned to New Orleans and enlisted in the Louisiana State Militia where he fought against the British in the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette, Louisiana.
Political career
A member of the Democratic Party, Walker was first elected to public office in 1820, as a member of the House of Representatives of Louisiana.
On January 22, 1822, he was promoted to brigadier general of the First Brigade of the State Militia, serving concurrently with his role as a member of the state house.
Walker was reelected to the legislature three times—in 1822, 1832, and 1836. He was active in promoting the State Militia, and was credited with improving the organization and discipline of that force.
In 1846 he served as State Treasurer.
In 1849 he ran for Governor, winning against split
As governor, he established a free
There was widespread opposition to the 1846 State
References
- ^ a b National Governors Association profile Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Joseph Marshall Walker". National Governors Association. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Joseph Marshall Walker, Governor of Louisiana 1850–1853, Unknown Burial Location". www.la-cemeteries.com. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ a b "Joseph Marshall Walker". 64 Parishes. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Joseph Marshall Walker, Governor of Louisiana 1850–1853, Unknown Burial Location". www.la-cemeteries.com. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Joseph M. Walker". www.sos.la.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978, Vol. 2, Westport, Conn.; Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.
- State of Louisiana - Biography