John M. Berry
John M. Berry | |
|---|---|
Thomas Wilson | |
| Succeeded by | Loren W. Collins |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office January 6, 1863 – January 2, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Cook |
| Succeeded by | Levi Nutting |
| Member of the Minnesota Territorial Council from the 8th district | |
| In office January 7, 1857 – December 2, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin F. Tillotson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1827 Pittsfield, New Hampshire, US |
| Died | November 8, 1887 (aged 60) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
John McDonogh Berry (September 18, 1827 – November 8, 1887) was an American politician and jurist.
Born in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Berry then served in the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1865 until his death in Minneapolis in 1887.[2][3]
Death
John McDonogh Berry died in his home the morning of November 8, 1887 from "creeping paralysis", likely Guillain–Barré syndrome.[4] His remains were consigned to rest at Lakewood cemetery where family and friends were in attendance, including Governor Andrew Ryan McGill, Judge George B. Young, and Minnesota Secretary of State Hans Mattson. The Minnesota Supreme Court and state capitol were closed on the day of the services.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b EHN, Reference Desk. "Library Research Guides: John M. Berry, Associate Justice, 1865-1887: Obituaries". mncourts.libguides.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ Minnesota State Law Library-John M. Berry Archived 2014-01-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-John M. Berry
- ProQuest 871112935.[failed verification]
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