John Herron (Pittsburgh politician)

John Herron, served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1849 to 1850. He was a Whig.[1] He was the son of Dr. Francis Herron, the well-known Presbyterian Minister. The Herrons were among the founding families of Pittsburgh. He captained the Duquesne Grays in the Mexican-American War during the Siege of Veracruz. His war feats greatly enhanced his electability and President Zachary Taylor visited the city during Mayor Herron's term.

For the mayor of Pittsburgh in the 1930s, see John S. Herron.
John Herron
Portrait of John Herron,
c. 1849–1850
16th Mayor of Pittsburgh
In office
1849–1850
Preceded byGabriel Adams
Succeeded byJoseph Barker
Personal details
Political partyWhig
Military service
Allegiance United States
Battles/warsMexican–American War (Siege of Veracruz)

See also

References
  1. History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: Including Its Early Settlement and Progress to the Present Time ... Also, Portraits of Some of Its Prominent Men, and Biographies of Many of Its Representative Citizens. Unigraphic. 1889. p. 236.
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