John Berrien
1759–1815 (age 56)
Jurist/Politician
Biography
John Berrien was an accomplished jurist and politician whose legal expertise and political judgment served Georgia and the nation during the early republic. Born in 1759, he brought scholarly rigor and principled leadership to both the bench and the halls of government during a crucial period of American development.
Berrien's distinguished career in law and politics earned him a place of honor in Colonial Park Cemetery. His contributions to the legal and political institutions of Georgia and the nation reflected the highest ideals of public service.