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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriJohn Richard BARRET
(1825-1903)
BARRET, John Richard, a
Representative from Missouri; born in Greensburg, Green County,
Ky., August 21, 1825; attended the common schools and Centre
College, Danville, Ky.; moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1839; was
graduated from the St. Louis University in 1843; studied law and
practiced; elected to the State house of representatives in 1852
and served four terms; became identified with the St. Louis
Agricultural Society and organized its exhibitions; presented
credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Thirty-sixth
Congress and served from March 4, 1859, to June 8, 1860, when he
was succeeded by Francis P. Blair, Jr., who contested his election;
subsequently elected as a Democrat to the same Congress to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Francis P. Blair, Jr., and
served from December 3, 1860, to March 3, 1861; unsuccessful for
reelection in 1860 to the Thirty-seventh Congress; moved to New
York City and engaged in numerous occupations; died in New York
City on November 2, 1903; interment in Cave Hill Cemetery,
Louisville, Ky.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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