Joseph D. Barron | |
|---|---|
| 22rd Secretary of State of Alabama | |
| In office 1890–1894 | |
| Governor | Thomas G. Jones |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Langdon |
| Succeeded by | James K. Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1833 |
| Died | June 11, 1910 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 6th Regiment Alabama Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph Day Barron (March 19, 1833 – June 11, 1910) was an editorial writer, legislator, and the 22nd Secretary of State of Alabama.
Barron was born in Upson County, Georgia, the son of Hiram and Pheriby Barron. He attended the common schools of Russell County. At the age of sixteen, he began to write for newspapers. In 1856, Barron was editor of the Louina Eagle, afterwards called the Southern Mercury. From 1878 to his death, he was connected with the editorial department of the Montgomery Advertiser.