Legislator Details


Jonathan Berry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1790
City:
County: Renssalaer, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/20/1851
City: Rome, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
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Number of Children: 0


Background

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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
His parents were from Rhode Island. They moved to Renssalaer County, NY, where Berry is reputed to have been born. After serving in the War of 1812, Berry moved to Orleans County, NY, and Mt. Vernon, OH in 1835 before settling in Adrian, MI in 1836. He finally settled on a farm in Rome, where he died. He was Associate Judge of the Circuit for one term. He was a member of the Masons.

Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth not known.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims, Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Rome
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog: 1:78-9;