John M. Walker (Pennsylvania politician)
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 (aged 71) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marie Gordon |
John M. Walker (1905-1976) was a Republican politician from Pennsylvania.
Biography
[edit]Born on January 15, 1905, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Walker was the son of a general manager of Allegheny Steel Company. He studied at Culver Military Academy before serving in the infantry during 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, representing 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.
Death
[edit]Walker died on December 10, 1976, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c John M. Walker Papers Finding Aid, 1926-1976, AIS.1976.16, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh