Joseph Noriega Jr. (born May 31, 1788) was an American politician and brickyard owner who served as the first Alcade of Pensacola from 1820 to 1821. He later served in the

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and in the Pensacola Board of Alderman.

Career

Noriega served in the Louisiana Infantry Regiment, though he had retired from active duty by 1818. In 1817, it was noted that at several times after retirement, he had been employed by

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“with no salary or compensation whatsoever.” He eventually became the owner of an extensive

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. In 1820, Noriega was elected as the first Alcade of Pensacola, and served in that position until 1821. He later served in the

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and as an

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on the Board of Alderman of Pensacola from 1825 to 1827.

Personal life

Joseph Noriega was born on May 31, 1788 in

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to Victoria Lesassier Noriega de Alba and Joseph Noriega, Sr., a

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in the Louisiana Infantry Regiment. Noriega married Amelia Christin at St. Michael’s parish in Pensacola in 1816. Joseph Noriega died on July 10, 1827 and was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Pensacola.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Noriega, Jose Mayors of Pensacola, Florida 1788 births 1827 deaths