John Richard Barret

John R. Barret (Missouri Congressman)

John Richard Barret (August 21, 1825 – November 2, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born in Greensburg, Kentucky, Barret attended the common schools and Centre College, Danville, Kentucky. He moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1839. He was graduated from the St. Louis University in 1843. He studied and practiced law.

Barret was elected to the State house of representatives in 1852 and served four terms. He became identified with the St. Louis Agricultural Society and organized its exhibitions. He presented credentials as a Democratic member-elect to the Thirty-sixth Congress and served from March 4, 1859, to June 8, 1860, when he was succeeded by Francis P. Blair, Jr., who contested his election.

Barret was subsequently elected as a Democrat to the same Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Francis P. Blair, Jr., and served from December 3, 1860, to March 4, 1861. He was an unsuccessful for reelection in 1860 to the Thirty-seventh Congress. He moved to New York City and engaged in numerous occupations. He died in New York City on November 2, 1903. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 1st congressional district

1859-1860
Succeeded by
Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
Preceded by
Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 1st congressional district

1860-1861
Succeeded by
Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
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