John Riker Brady
John Riker Brady (March 9, 1822 - March 16, 1891 ) was a New York Supreme Court judge who served as a president of the Lambs from 1888 to 1890. He was first nontheatrical person to serve as shepherd.[1]
Biography
He was born on March 9, 1822 in Manhattan, New York City to Thomas S. Brady (1789-1842). His brother was James Topham Brady.[2][3] John attended the Casserly School.[2] He married Katherine Lydig, daughter of Philip M. Lydig. They had several children, including a son, James T. Brady (died 1884).
In 1842 he was admitted to the bar. In 1855 he was elected as a judge for the New York Court of Common Pleas. In 1869 he was appointed to the New York Supreme Court.[2]
He died of a stroke on March 16, 1891 in Manhattan, New York City.[2][3] he was buried in Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral churchyard.
References
- ↑ The Lambs Theatre Club. 2006.
- 1 2 3 4 "Death Of Judge J.R. Brady. Stricken By Apoplexy, He Expires Within A Few Hours. He Was Taken Ill Sunday Evening And Passed Away Early Yesterday Morning. His Long Career As An Advocate And Judge". New York Times. March 17, 1891. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
- 1 2 "John Riker Brady". The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans.