John Riker Brady

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.

Life and career John Riker Brady was born in New York City in March 9, 1822, the son of Thomas S. Brady, an immigrant from Ireland who became an attorney and judge. Brady's brother was James T. Brady, a noted defense attorney. A Democrat, he served as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas beginning in 1856, and was a New York Supreme Court Justice from 1869 until his death.

Brady died in New York City on March 16, 1891.

Family In 1863, Brady was married to Katharine Lydig. Chester A. Arthur, then vice president, became president. The cabinet members wired Arthur their advice that he should "take the oath of office as president of the United States without delay."

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