Education
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Barlow attended the common schools.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Barlow attended the common schools.
He moved to Ventura, California, in 1875 and to San Luis Obispo County, California, 1889. He was a farmer and businessman. He served as chairman of the People"s Party state convention in 1896.
Barlow was elected as a Populist to the 55th Congress in the 1896 elections.
(March 4, 1897-March 3, 1899). He was not a candidate for renomination.
Barlow served as delegate to the 1912 and 1920 Democratic National Conventions. Barlow died in Bakersfield, California.
He was interred in Union Cemetery, in Bakersfield.
J Barlow served as member of the California State Assembly from 1892 to 1893.