Background

Barry, David Sheldon was born on May 25, 1859 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Richard and Elizabeth Ann (Cotter) Barry.

Education

Educational public schools, Monroe, Michigan.

Career

Began as page, United States Senate, 1875. Then Washington correspondent Detroit Post-Tribune and Detroit Evening News, New York Sun, 1889-1904. Editor Providence (Rhode Island) Journal, 1904-1906.

Washington correspondent same, 1907-1919. Director publicity, Republican National Committee, 1912-1916. Sergeant at arms, United States Senate, since 1919.

Author: Forty Years in Washington, 1924. Home: Washington, Distric.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: Forty Years in Washington, 1924.

Connections

Married Cora Bonney, April. Children: Elizabeth Bonney (Mistress.

Father:

James Richard Barry

Mother:

Elizabeth Ann (Cotter) Barry

Spouse:

Cora Bonney

child:

Elizabeth Bonney (Mrs Barry