John McDonogh Berry (September 18, 1827 – November 8, 1887) was an American politician and jurist.
John M. Berry | |
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| First Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court | |
| In office January 10, 1865 – November 8, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | 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 |
Born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, Berry went to Phillips Academy and received his bachelor's degree from Yale University. He studied law and was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in 1850. In 1853, Berry moved to Lanesboro, Minnesota Territory and then moved to Faribault, Minnesota in 1855. Berry served in the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives in 1857 and in the Minnesota State Senate in 1863 and 1864. In 1879, Berry moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Berry served in the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1865 until his death in Minneapolis in 1887.[1][2]
Death
editJohn McDonogh Berry died in his home the morning of November 8, 1887 from "creeping paralysis", likely Guillain-Barre syndrome.[3] His remains were buried in Lakewood cemetery with family and friends 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.[4]
Notes
edit- ^ Minnesota State Law Library-John M. Berry Archived 2014-01-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-John M. Berry
- ^ Sanders, Lisa (5 June 2011). "Creeping paralysis". New York Times Magazine. pp. 20, 22. ProQuest 871112935.
- ^ EHN, Reference Desk. "Library Research Guides: John M. Berry, Associate Justice, 1865-1887: Obituaries". mncourts.libguides.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
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