José Noriega (Florida politician)

Joseph Noriega Jr. (born May 31, 1788) was an American politician and brickyard owner who served as the first Alcade of Pensacola from 1820 to 1821. He later served in the Florida Territorial Council and in the Pensacola Board of Alderman.

Not to be confused with José Noriega.
José Noriega
Member of the Pensacola Board of Alderman
In office
1825–1827
Member of the Legislative Council of the
Territory of Florida
First Alcade of Pensacola
In office
1820–1821
Personal details
Born(1788-05-31)May 31, 1788
Louisiana
DiedJuly 10, 1827(1827-07-10) (aged 39)
Pensacola, Florida
Resting placeSt. Michael's Cemetery
Spouse
Amelia Christin
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(m. 1816)​

Career

Noriega served in the Louisiana Infantry Regiment, though he had retired from active duty by 1818. In 1817, it was noted that at several times after retirement, he had been employed by the Crown “with no salary or compensation whatsoever.” He eventually became the owner of an extensive brickyard in Escambia Bay.

In 1820, Noriega was elected as the first Alcade of Pensacola, and served in that position until 1821.[1] He later served in the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida and as an Alderman on the Board of Alderman of Pensacola from 1825 to 1827.[2][3]

Personal life

Joseph Noriega was born on May 31, 1788, in Louisiana to Victoria Lesassier Noriega de Alba and Joseph Noriega, Sr., a lieutenant colonel in the Louisiana Infantry Regiment.[4] Noriega married Amelia Christin at St. Michael’s parish in Pensacola in 1816.[5]

The grave of Noriega in St. Michael's Cemetery
The grave of Noriega in St. Michael's Cemetery

Joseph Noriega died on July 10, 1827, and was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Pensacola.[2][6]

References
  1. "Jose Noriega Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  2. Klein, Hank. "Our Norriego namesake". The Destin Log. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  3. The Spanish Censuses of Pensacola, 1784-1820: A Genealogical Guide to Spanish Pensacola. The Perdido Bay Press. pp. 148–155.
  4. Will of George W. Barkley, January 10, 1854. Wills and Probate Records, 1827-1950. Ancestry.com. Accessed December 20, 2022.
  5. Marriage Records of St. Michael’s Parish, Pensacola, FL (transcribed). University of West Florida Archives and West Florida History Center. Accessed December 20, 2022.
  6. Institute, UWF Archaeology (2021-07-13). "They're Still Here: the People of 1821". ArcGIS StoryMaps. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
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