James A. Barlow

James A. Barlow
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
1983–1987
Mayor of Casper, Wyoming
In office
1966–1968
Personal details
Born
James A. Barlow Jr.

(1923-09-04)September 4, 1923
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2015(2015-01-02) (aged 91)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMiddlebury College
University of Wyoming
ProfessionPolitician, geologist
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

James A. Barlow Jr. (September 4, 1923 – January 2, 2015) was an American geologist and politician.

Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Middlebury College and his master's and doctorate degrees from University of Wyoming. He worked for several oil companies and then had his own business. From 1960 to 1966, Barlow served on the Casper, Wyoming city council and then was the mayor from 1966 to 1968. From 1983 to 1987, Barlow served in the Wyoming House of Representatives as a Republican. He died in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.[1][2]