Background
Barr, Joseph Moran was born on May 28, 1906 in Pittsburgh. Son of James P. and Blanche (Moran) Barr.
Barr, Joseph Moran was born on May 28, 1906 in Pittsburgh. Son of James P. and Blanche (Moran) Barr.
Graduated from the University Pittsburgh School Business Administration, 1982.
Salesman. United Motors Service div. General Motors, Pittsburgh, 1924-1929, George S. Dougherty Company, Pittsburgh, 1929-1936. Member Pennsylvania Senate, 1940-1960.
Mayor, Pittsburgh, 1959-1970. Secretary, Allegheny County Democratic Committee, 1936. Board of directors Pittsburgh chapter American Red Cross, Roselia Founding Home.
Trustee U. Pittsburgh, Mercy Hospital, Carnegie-Mellon U., Carnegie Museum.
Member Pennsylvania Senate, 1940-1960. Member Young Democrats of Pennsylvania (president 1939), Young Democratic.
Married Alice White, June 4, 1949. Children: Alice Elizabeth, Joseph Moran.