Joseph H. Barnett
Joseph H. Barnett | |
|---|---|
Barnett in 1971 | |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1985 | |
| Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Gene N. Lebrun |
| Succeeded by | Lowell C. Hansen II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1931 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1985 (aged 53) Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Steve Barnett (grandson)[1] |
| Alma mater | Augustana College College of St. Thomas University of South Dakota School of Law |
Joseph H. Barnett (November 3, 1931 – May 1, 1985) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.[2]
Life and career
Barnett was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Augustana College. He also attended the College of St. Thomas, earning his undergraduate degree and the University of South Dakota School of Law, earning his law degree.[3][4]
Barnett served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1967 to 1985, and was the speaker of the House from 1975 to 1976.[2]
Death
Barnett died on May 1, 1985, at his home in Aberdeen, South Dakota, at the age of 53.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Old Bulls of the SD Legislature". SoDak Governors. August 28, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Joseph H. Barnett". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: A-K, South Dakota Legislative Manual, 1989, p. 64
- ^ a b "Legislative leader Joseph Barnett dies". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. May 2, 1985. p. 1. Retrieved January 25, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Legislative Manual, South Dakota, Secretary of State, 1985