page_title: John Herron (Pittsburgh)
hierarchical_section_title: John Herron (Pittsburgh)
caption_attribution_description: English: Portrait of former Mayor of Pittsburgh John Herron
context_page_description: John Herron, served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1849 to 1850. He was the son of Dr. Francis Herron, the well-known Presbyterian Minister. The Herrons were among the founding families of Pittsburgh. He captained the Duquesne Grays in the Mexican War during the Siege of Veracruz. His war feats greatly enhanced his electability and President Zachary Taylor visited the city during Mayor Herron's term.
context_section_description: John Herron, served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1849 to 1850. He was the son of Dr. Francis Herron, the well-known Presbyterian Minister. The Herrons were among the founding families of Pittsburgh. He captained the Duquesne Grays in the Mexican War during the Siege of Veracruz. His war feats greatly enhanced his electability and President Zachary Taylor visited the city during Mayor Herron's term.
caption: Portrait of John Herron, 
  c. 1849–1850
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