William J. Barker (Denver mayor)
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Preceded byFrancis M. Case
Succeeded byR. G. Buckingham
BornDecember 23, 1831[citation needed]
Watkins, New York, U.S.
Watkins, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1900 (aged 68)
Denver Colorado, U.S.
Denver Colorado, U.S.
William J. Barker | |
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.jpg) 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[citation needed] Watkins, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 1900 (aged 68) Denver Colorado, U.S. |
William J. Barker (December 23, 1831[citation needed] – 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]
