John Berry (congressman)

John Berry (congressman)

John Berry (April 26, 1833 - May 18, 1879) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born near Carey, in that portion of Crawford County which is now Wyandot County, Ohio, Berry attended the public schools, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware.He was graduated from the law department of Cincinnati College, in 1857.He was admitted to the bar in April 1857 and commenced practice in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Berry was elected prosecuting attorney of Wyandot County in 1862.He was reelected in 1864. He served as mayor of Upper Sandusky in 1864.

Berry was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-third Congress (March 4, 1873-March 3, 1875).He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1874.He resumed the practice of law in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where he died May 18, 1879.He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, near Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

ource


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • John Berry — may refer to:* John Berry (Canadian soccer) former Canadian international * John Berry (congressman) (1833 1879) U.S. Representative from Ohio * John Berry (cricketer) (1823 1895 ) British cricketer for Yorkshire County Cricket Club * John Berry… …   Wikipedia

  • John McCain presidential campaign, 2008 — John McCain for President 2008 Campaign U.S. presidential election, 2008 Candidate John McCain (President) U.S. Senator 1987–Present …   Wikipedia

  • John G. Palfrey — John Gorham Palfrey (May 2, 1796 April 26, 1881) was an American clergyman and historian who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. A Unitarian minister, he played a leading role in the early history of Harvard Divinity School; he… …   Wikipedia

  • John Wayne — For other people named John Wayne, see John Wayne (disambiguation). John Wayne Born Marion Robert Morrison May 26, 1907(1907 05 26) Winterset, Iowa, U.S …   Wikipedia

  • College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University — College of Saint Benedict Motto Sic Luceat Lux Vestra (so let your light shine) Established 1913 Type Private Religious affiliation …   Wikipedia

  • Green Berry Raum — Infobox Military Person name= Green Berry Raum born= December 3, 1829 died= December 18, 1909 caption=Green B. Raum nickname= placeofbirth= Golconda, Illinois placeofdeath= Chicago, Illinois placeofburial= Arlington Cemetery allegiance= United… …   Wikipedia

  • St. John's University (New York) — Infobox University name = motto = Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio ( Christian Education Perfects the Soul ) established = 1870 endowment= $366.7 million [cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =College and University Endowments… …   Wikipedia

  • Defense of Marriage Act — DOMA redirects here. For other uses, see Doma (disambiguation). For other uses of Defense of Marriage Act , see Defense of marriage amendment. Defense of Marriage Act Acronym DOMA Enacted by the 104th United States Congress …   Wikipedia

  • Machias, Maine — Machias is a town in and the county seat of Washington County, Maine, United States.GR|6 As of the 2000 census, the town population was 2,353. It is home to the University of Maine at Machias and Machias Valley Airport, a small public airport… …   Wikipedia

  • Anderson, Indiana — Infobox Settlement official name = City of Anderson, Indiana settlement type = City nickname = motto = Performance. Talent. Inspiration. imagesize = image caption = image imagesize = image caption = image mapsize = 250x200px map caption =… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”