Joseph Gary
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Joseph Easton Gary (July 9, 1821 – October 31, 1906) was an American lawyer and judge in the state of Illinois. He served over 40 years as a judge of the Superior Court of Cook County, including eight years as judge of the Illinois Appellate Court for the Cook County district. He infamously presided over the trial of eight anarchists for their alleged role in the Haymarket Riot, and sentenced seven of them to death despite a lack of a clear connection to the bomber.
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Joseph E. Gary | |
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Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court for the 1st district | |
In office November 12, 1888 – June 1897 | |
Preceded by | William K. McAllister |
Succeeded by | Francis Adams |
Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County | |
In office November 1863 – October 31, 1906 (died) | |
Preceded by | Grant Goodrich |
Succeeded by | William H. McSurely |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-07-09)July 9, 1821 Potsdam, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1906(1906-10-31) (aged 85) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Jane Swetting
(m. 1855–1906) |
Children |
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Relatives | George Gary (brother) |
Profession | Lawyer |
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