Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of James Henderson Berry, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
The war cripple who became governor
Jas. H. Berry
James Henderson Berry was born 1841 in Alabama.. Came to Carroll County, Ark.. With his parents in 1848… Joined the 16th Ark. Inf.. Confederate Service… Fought at Shiloh.. Lost a leg at Battle of Corinth, Miss., Oct. 4, 1862..
After the war taught school at Ozark and studied law.. Moved to Bentonville and formed law partnership with his brother-in-law, Sam W. Peel. Berry was elected to general assembly 1872 and judge of Fourth Circuit 1878..
Elected governor 1882. When A.H. Garland was appointed U.S. Atty-General, Berry was elected senator for the unexpired term.. Re-elected 1889, 1895 and 1901 but was defeated by Jeff Davis in 1907..
During J.H. Berry's term as governor the Fishback Amendment was submitted and adopted... Sen. Berry died at Bentonville Jan. 30, 1913.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 05
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
James Henderson Berry, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
