Background
Cherry, James William was born on April 5, 1872 in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Newton and Mary Ellen (Banks) Cherry.
chief justice Utah Supreme Court
Cherry, James William was born on April 5, 1872 in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Newton and Mary Ellen (Banks) Cherry.
Graduated from the high school, Anthony, Kansas, 1892. Studied law in father’s office, 1890-1893.
Admitted to Utah bar, 1893, and practiced at Salt Lake City 2 years. Practiced in Manti, Utah, 1895-1900, La Grande, Oregon, 1900-1902, Mount Pleasant, Utah, 1902-1923. District attorney 7th Judicial District of Utah, 1912-1916.
Justice Supreme Court of Utah, term 1923-1932.
Club: Bonneville.
Married Louise Keller, June 21, 1898. Children: Alfred Keller, Winona, Louise, Mary Ellen, James William, Keller Banks.