William J. Barker (Denver mayor)
William J. Barker | |
|---|---|
 Barker, circa 1875 | |
| 12th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1874–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Francis M. Case |
| Succeeded by | R. G. Buckingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1831 Watkins, New York |
| Died | March 27, 1900 (aged 68) Denver Colorado, United States |
William J. Barker (December 23, 1831 – March 27, 1900)[1] was an American politician who served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1874 to 1876.[2] He was a pioneer and moved to Denver in 1860,[1] buying a large amount of property. 1876, Barker's last year as mayor office, is the same year Colorado was granted statehood.[3]
He is buried in the Fairmount Cemetery.[4]
References
- ^ a b Denver Library
- ^ "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Colorado became the 38th state to join the Union, August 1, 1876". POLITICO. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ^ Fairmount Heritage Foundation: Checklist & Locator Map of Denver Mayors at Fairmount
