The Honorable John Barnes | |
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Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office July 1, 1908 – February 11, 1916 | |
Preceded by | Robert McKee Bashford |
Succeeded by | Marvin B. Rosenberry |
Personal details | |
Born | John Barnes July 26, 1859 Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 1, 1919 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 59)
Cause of death | Stroke |
Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Julia Koelzer (m. 1887–1960) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Oshkosh Normal School University of Wisconsin–Madison (LLB) |
John Barnes (July 26, 1859 – January 1, 1919) was an American attorney and judge from Wisconsin. He was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1908 until 1916, and was one of the first Wisconsin Railroad Commissioners. He worked as general counsel for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1916 until his death.