Ellis Y. Berry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Francis Case |
Succeeded by | James Abourezk |
Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
In office 1938–1942 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ellis Yarnal Berry October 6, 1902 Larchwood, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | April 1, 1999 Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. | (aged 96)
Political party | Republican |
Children | Bob Berry (reading clerk) |
Alma mater | Morningside College University of South Dakota School of Law |
Ellis Yarnal Berry (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He served ten consecutive terms in office from 1951 to 1971.