Montgomery P. Berry

Politician, Deceased Person

1824 – 1898

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Who was Montgomery P. Berry?

Montgomery Pike Berry was a collector of customs for the United States Department of the Treasury, and from June 14, 1877 to August 13, 1877 was the highest-ranking federal official in the Department of Alaska, making him the de facto governor of the territory.

Berry was born in Kentucky, and served in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, rising to the rank of Major. He was also sheriff of Grant County, Oregon and Superintendent of the Oregon State Penitentiary before President Ulysses S. Grant appointed him as collector of customs in March 1874. He lived in Sitka, Alaska until his death.

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Born
1824
Also known as
  • Montgomery Berry
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 28, 1898

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on July 23, 2013

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