Joseph Ray Buchanan

Background

Buchanan, Joseph Ray was born on December 6, 1851 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Robert Sylvester and Mary Ellen (Holt) Buchanan.

Education

Public school education, Missouri and Illinois.

Career

Went to Denver, 1878. Engaged in publishing business. Editor and manager Denver papers.

Active in labor and reform movements.

Went to Chicago, 1887, New York, 1888. Engaged in editorial work on American Press Association.

On staff New York Journal, 1904-1915. Assisted in organizing People's Party at Omaha, 1892.

Elected member National Committee for New Jersey, 1892, 1896 and 1900.

Twice candidate for Congress, 6th New Jersey District Commissioner of Conciliation, Department of Labor, February 1918-July 1921. Author: Story of a Labor Agitator. Home: Montclair, New Jersey.

Achievements

• Joseph Ray Buchanan has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: Story of a Labor Agitator.

Membership

Member National Committee for New Jersey, 1892, 1896 and 1900.

Connections

Married Lucy A. Clise, December 16, 1879.