John M. Walker (Pennsylvania politician)

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John M. Walker
Republican Leader
of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office
January 4, 1949 – November 30, 1952
Preceded byWeldon Heyburn
Succeeded byRowland Mahany
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 44th district
In office
January 3, 1939 – November 30, 1954
Preceded byGeorge Rankin, Jr.
Succeeded byTheodore Schmidt
Personal details
Born(1905-01-15)January 15, 1905
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 10, 1976(1976-12-10) (aged 71)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarie Gordon

John M. Walker (1905-1976) was a Republican politician from Pennsylvania.

Biography

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

Walker died on December 10, 1976, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c John M. Walker Papers Finding Aid, 1926-1976, AIS.1976.16, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State Senate
Preceded by Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 44th District
1939–1954 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate
1949–1952 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
1958 		Succeeded by