James E. Berry
| James Berry | |
|---|---|
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma | |
|
In office January 15, 1935 – January 10, 1955 | |
| Governor |
E. W. Marland Leon C. Phillips Robert S. Kerr Roy J. Turner Johnston Murray |
| Preceded by | Robert Burns |
| Succeeded by | Cowboy Pink Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 2, 1881 near Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri |
| Died |
November 22, 1966 (aged 85) Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | banker, politician |
James Edward Berry (October 2, 1881, near Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri[1] – November 22, 1966, Stillwater, Oklahoma) was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma from 1935 to 1955.[2]
Early life
Berry was born in Missouri in 1881 and came to Oklahoma as a teenager, first living on a farm near Blackwell, Oklahoma and moving to Stillwater, Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma A&M College.[2] Berry served in the Oklahoma National Guard, rising to the rank of major, before the end of his service.[2] A banker, he was elected president of the Stillwater bank in 1929.[2]
Political career
Berry lost his first race for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 1930.[2] He won the seat on his second attempt in 1934 and was sworn in alongside Governor of Oklahoma E.W. Marland in 1935.[2] He continued to serve until 1955, under four different governors.[2]
References
- ↑ A History of the State of Oklahoma. 2. p. 256. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 James E. Berry, OklahomaHeritage.com (accessed June 18, 2013)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Burns |
Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma 1935–1955 |
Succeeded by Cowboy Pink Williams |