John S. Barry

John S. Barry

For the American businessman John S. Barry, see John Barry (WD-40).

John Stewart Barry (January 29, 1802– January 14, 1870) was the fourth and eighth Governor of the U.S. state of Michigan. He was Michigan's only three-term governor in the 19th century. His main accomplishment was bringing the state out of bankruptcy after the Panic of 1837.

Read more about John S. Barry:  Early Life in New Hampshire and Vermont, Life and Politics in Michigan, 4th and 8th Governor of Michigan, Retirement and Death

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