James E. Berry
James Edward Berry (October 2, 1881 – November 22, 1966) was an American politician who served as the sixth lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1935 to 1955. No other person has beaten or even tied Berry's record for holding that office. Although he tried twice to win a seat in the U.S. Senate, he was unsuccessful in both attempts. He was finally upset in a primary runoff election against Cowboy Pink Williams in 1954.
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 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Oklahoma |
| Branch/service | Oklahoma National Guard |
| Rank | Major |
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