Joseph Marshall Walker
Joseph Marshall Walker | |
|---|---|
| 13th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 28, 1850 – January 18, 1853 | |
| Lieutenant | Jean Baptiste Plauché |
| Preceded by | Isaac Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Paul O. Hébert |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1822 1832 1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1784 New Orleans, New Spain |
| Died | January 26, 1856 (aged 71) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine Carter |
Joseph Marshall Walker (July 1, 1784 – January 20, 1856) was a Louisiana soldier and politician and the 13th Governor of Louisiana, from 1850 to 1853. He is best known for being the first Governor inaugurated in the new state capital building in Baton Rouge.