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James McSherry Jr. (July 29, 1819 – July 13, 1869) was an American lawyer and writer.


Early life

James McSherry Jr. was born on July 29, 1819, in
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, to Ann Ridgely (née Sappington) and James McSherry. His brother was William McSherry. His grandfather was Francis Brown Sappington. He graduated from
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, in
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, in 1838, where he studied law. He read law in Frederick and was admitted to the bar in 1840.


Career

McSherry began practicing law in
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, with Thaddeus Stevens. He returned to Frederick in 1841. He continued to practice law in Frederick, until his death. McSherry is best known for his "History of Maryland" (Baltimore, 1849). He was a frequent contributor to the "United States Catholic Magazine", and also wrote "Pere Jean, or the Jesuit Missionary" (1849). He also contributed to Baltimore's ''Metropolitan Magazine''. He published "Willitoff, or the Days of James the First: a Tale" (1851), republished in German (Frankfort, 1858).


Family

McSherry married Eliza Spurrier on September 30, 1841. They had five children,
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, William S., Edward C., Alice and Gertrude. His son James was
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of the
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. McSherry died on July 13, 1869, at his home on East Second Street in Frederick.


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External links


''Catholic Encyclopedia'' article
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