John R. Brady

John R. Brady
Brady circa 1890. The Lambs, Inc. (New York, NY.
Justice of the New York Supreme Court, First District
In office
1869–1891
Preceded byThomas W. Clerke
Succeeded byGeorge Landon Ingraham
Judge of the New York City Court of Common Pleas
In office
1856–1869
Preceded byLewis Bartholomew Woodruff
Succeeded byCharles H. Van Brunt
Personal details
Born(1822-03-09)March 9, 1822
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 1891(1891-03-16) (aged 69)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Patrick's Old Cathedral, New York City
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKatharine Lydig (m. 1863)
Children4
ProfessionAttorney
Judge
Judge Brady swears in President Arthur in his apartment

John Riker Brady (March 9, 1822 – March 16, 1891) was an American judge, a justice of the New York Supreme Court, and best known for administering the presidential oath of office to Chester A. Arthur.