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American judge (1827–1885) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Waterman Okey (January 3, 1827 – July 25, 1885) was a judge and legal author in the U.S. State of Ohio who was an Ohio Supreme Court Judge 1878–1885. He was a member of the Democratic Party
John Waterman Okey | |
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Associate Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
In office February 9, 1878 – July 25, 1885 | |
Preceded by | John Welch |
Succeeded by | Gibson Atherton |
Personal details | |
Born | Woodsfield, Ohio | January 3, 1827
Died | July 25, 1885 58) Columbus, Ohio | (aged
Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary J. Bloor |
Children | four |
Okey was born in Monroe County, Ohio near Woodsfield. He attended the Monroe Academy. He studied law at Woodsfield, and became Probate Judge and Judge of Common Pleas.[1]
In 1865, Okey moved to Cincinnati, and with Judge Gholson he wrote Gholson and Okey's Digest of Ohio Reports. He also authored Okey and Miller's Municipal Law with S. A. Miller.[1]
In 1877, Okey defeated Republican William Wartenbee Johnson for election to the Ohio Supreme Court.[2] In 1882, he defeated John H. Doyle for re-election.[3] He died July 25, 1885.[4] He was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.[5]
Okey was married to Mary J. Bloor in Woodsfield in 1849. They raised two sons and two daughters.[5]
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