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John Stewart Barry land patents, circa 1830-1851

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Summary

Creator:
Barry, John Stewart, 1802-1870
Abstract:
John S. Barry (1802-1870) was a Democratic politician who served as Michigan's fourth and eighth governor. Consists of land patents as well as a photographic portrait.
Extent:
1 oversize folder
1 folder
Language:
English
Call Number:
8837 Ac UAs.
Authors:
Finding aid created by Steven Gentry, April 2020.

Background

Scope and Content:

The John Stewart Barry papers consist of land patents as well as a photographic portrait (copy print photograph of a painting).

Biographical / Historical:

John Steward Barry (also known as John Stewart Barry) was born in Amherst, N.H. on January 29, 1802, to John Barry and Ellen (Stewart) Barry. After completing his initial studies in Vermont, Barry relocated to Georgia, Vt., where he studied and practiced law as well as worked as a staff member for Vermont's governor. Barry then moved to Michigan in 1831, working as a businessman and, from 1831-1835, as justice of the peace for Constantine, Mich.

Barry next served as Delegate (13th district) to Michigan's state constitutional convention. He would later serve as a member of Michigan's state senate for the 3rd district (1835-1838) and 7th district (1841). Barry was then elected Governor of Michigan in 1841 and served three terms in office (1842-1844, 1844-1846, and 1850-1852). During his tenure, the University of Michigan and Ypsilanti's Normal School (now Eastern Michigan University) opened; the state's deficit was resolved; the Michigan Central and Michigan Southern railroads expanded; and Michigan's population grew significantly.

After failing to secure a fourth term, Barry returned to his mercantile ventures, although he did serve as a Democratic National Convention delegate in 1856 and 1864. John S. Barry passed away on January 14, 1870 in Constantine, Mich.

Acquisition Information:
Donor: 1278 , 1771 .
Arrangement:

Arranged in 2 series: 1. Land patents. 2. Photograph.

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Subjects

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Subjects:
Governors -- Michigan.
Formats:
Photographs.
Names:
Barry, John Stewart, 1802-1870.

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Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, John Stewart Barry papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

[item], [URL], John Stewart Barry papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

John Stewart Barry land patents, circa 1830-1851
Call Number 8837 Ac UAs.
Total components 2
Last indexed 2023-12-08