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James Nelson Barker
James Nelson Barker (June 17, 1784 – March 9, 1858) was an American soldier, playwright, and politician. He rose to the rank of Major in the Army during the War of 1812, wrote ten plays, and served as mayor of Philadelphia.
==Early life==
Barker was born on June 17, 1784, in Philadelphia. He was the fourth son〔Musser, Paul H. ''James Nelson Barker, 1784-1858; With a Reprint of His Comedy Tears and Smiles.'' U of Pennsylvania P; London, H. Milford:Oxford UP, 1929〕 of John Barker, and Mary Nelson, who were married on July 13, 1769.〔Musser 1929, 7〕 His education was limited, for though he attended local schools, he spent more time reading books than studying.〔Gates, Robert Allen, Ed.〕 However, Barker's father ensured that his son was educated in gentlemanly etiquette and the ability to defend himself with a sword or pistol.〔Gates, Robert Allan〕 Barker began writing in 1804. ''The Spanish Rover'' was a three-act play based on Cervantes. However, only one act was completed,〔Musser 1929, 13〕 and eventually burned.〔Quinn 1943, 137〕 His studies were also challenged by travel. He joined an expedition to the West Indies in 1806, much to his parents' unease.〔Gates, Robert Allen, Ed. ''18th- and 19th- Century Drama.'' New York: Irvington Publishers, 1984. P. 121. Print.〕 His first produced play,''Tears and Smiles'' (1807), was a social comedy. It premiered on March 4, 1807, at The Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia.〔Richards, Jeffrey H. ''Early American Drama.'' New York: Penguin Books, 1997. P. 109. Print.〕 His next play, ''The Embargo; or, What News?'' (1808), was a drama about the Embargo Acts of December 22, 1807, and February 19, 1808, which forbade vessels to engage in foreign trade.〔Quinn 1943, 138〕 Barker was a lifelong Democrat,〔Gates 1984, 121〕 and his father John served as a mayor of the city〔''The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians, Now Deceased: Collected from Original and Authentic Sources'', by Henry Simpson, published by W. Brotherhead, 1859.〕 from 1808-1809.〔Young, John Russell, Ed. ''Memorial History of the City of Philadelphia: From its First Settlement to the Year 1895.'' New York: J. B. Rodgers Printing Co., 1895. P. 443. Print〕 In September 1808 Barker joined "The Democratic Young Men," a Philadelphia political organization. His involvement in the organization led to his naming as a member of vigilance to supervise the voting at the election, which led to the Democratic control of councils. This control then led to his father's second term as mayor of the city〔 from 1812-1813.〔 In 1809, 25-year-old Barker was sent by his father to Washington to get political experience, and to prepare for a political career.〔Crowley, John W. "James Nelson Barker in Perspective." ''Educational Theater Journal'' 24.4, P. 364. Print.〕 This visit both served to train him in politics, and to give young James political contacts, as he was invited to meet with James Madison.〔 In 1811, Barker married Mary Rogers.〔Musser 1929, 43〕 His daughter, Rachel Jackson Mary Barker, was named after Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel Jackson.〔''History of Baltimore, Maryland, From its Founding as a Town to the Current Year 1729-1898.'' Maryland: S. B. Nelson, Publisher, 1898. P. 828. Print.〕
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