John R. Brady

John Riker Brady was born in New York City in March 9, 1822, the son of Thomas S. Brady, an immigrant from Ireland who became an attorney and judge. Brady's brother was James T. Brady, a noted defense attorney. A Democrat, he served as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas beginning in 1856, and was a New York Supreme Court Justice from 1869 until his death. Brady died in New York City on March 16, 1891. ==Family==

In 1863, Brady was married to Katharine Lydig. They were the parents of three daughters, Anna Katrina who died July 24, 1865, Mary Madeline (1866-1930) and Katharine Maude (1870-1950), and one son, James T. (died 1884). ==Inauguration of Chester Alan Arthur==

President James A. Garfield died over two months after he was shot by an assassin, Charles Guiteau. Chester A. Arthur, then vice president, became president. The cabinet members wired Arthur their advice that he should "take the oath of office as president of the United States without delay." ==Gallery==