James Barry was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Barry was born on March 17, 1812, in County Londonderry, Ireland. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of North America. On January 22, 1836, he married Elizabeth Porter. Barry died on November 12, 1883.
Career
Barry was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1879 session. Other positions he held include chairman of the Town of Pepin and member of the Pepin County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.
References
- the Blue Book of the state of Wisconsin (18th ed.). Madison, Wis.: David Atwood. 1879. pp. 501–502.
- Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 122.
External links
Categories:- Politicians from County Londonderry
- Irish emigrants to the United States
- People from Pepin, Wisconsin
- 19th-century Presbyterians
- Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- County supervisors in Wisconsin
- 1812 births
- 1883 deaths
- 19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature
- 19th-century mayors of places in Wisconsin