Joseph D. Barron

Joseph Day Barron (March 19, 1833 – June 11, 1910) was an editorial writer, legislator, and the 22nd Secretary of State of Alabama.

Joseph D. Barron
22rd Secretary of State of Alabama
In office 1890–1894
Governor	Thomas G. Jones
Preceded by	Charles C. Langdon
Succeeded by	James K. Jackson
Personal details
Born	March 19, 1833
Died	June 11, 1910(1910-06-11) (aged 77)
Political party	Democratic
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	6th Regiment Alabama Cavalry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

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.

The 6th Regiment Alabama Cavalry

He served in the American Civil War as a sergeant in the 6th Alabama Cavalry. Later he served as representative from Clay County in the legislature from 1874 until 1876. He served as Chief Clerk in office of Secretary of State, Major William W. Screws, and held this position for nine years (1878–1887). He was then appointed Alabama Secretary of State in 1889 and served until 1894.

Career

He was a Primitive Baptist and author of many poems, essays and short stories. He was a well-informed student of Indian law, traditions and characteristics, and wrote on these subjects, many of which are articles of great historical value.

References

• "Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Constitutional Officers-- Joseph D. Barron". archives.alabama.gov. 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
• "Official Homepage of the Alabama Secretary of State". Alabama Secretary of State. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress