John M. Walker (Pennsylvania)
| John M. Walker | |
|---|---|
| Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 4, 1949 – November 30, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Weldon Heyburn |
| Succeeded by | Rowland Mahany |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – November 30, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | George Rankin, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1905 Oakmont, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 10, 1976 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Gordon |
John M. Walker was a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. Born on January 15, 1905, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of a general manager of Allegheny Steel Company. Walker studied at Culver Military Academy before serving in the infantry in World War I. After obtaining a degree from University of Pittsburgh's School of Business Administration, he attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating in 1925. Following his education, Walker practiced law in Leechburg.[1]
In 1931, he was appointed Special Deputy Attorney General to Governor Gifford Pinchot.[1] From 1939 through 1954, he served in the State Senate, reprensenting parts of Allegheny County. He gained a reputation for his combative anti-tax viewpoints while in the Senate. He later served as a member of Allegheny County's Board of Commissioners. Walker won the party's 1958 primary for Lieutenant Governor, but was part of a losing ticket with Arthur McGonigle.
Walker was appointed Judge of the Courts of Allegheny County in 1964, and retired in 1968. He died on December 10, 1976, at Shadyside Hospital.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John M. Walker Papers Finding Aid, 1926-1976, AIS.1976.16, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/PA/AL5.html The Political Graveyard
- Pennsylvania Politics Today and Yesterday
| Pennsylvania State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Rankin, Jr. |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 44th District 1939–1954 |
Succeeded by Theodore Schmidt |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Weldon Heyburn |
Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate 1949–1952 |
Succeeded by Rowland Mahany |
| Preceded by Frank Truscott |
Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania 1958 |
Succeeded by Raymond Shafer |