John Waterman Okey

Background

John Waterman Okey was born in Monroe County, Ohio near Woodsfield.

Education

He studied law at Woodsfield, and became Probate Judge and Judge of Common Pleas.

Career

His only education was at the Monroe Academy. In 1865, Okey moved to Cincinnati, and with Judge Gholson he wrote Gholson and Okey"s Digest of Ohio Reports. He also authored Okey and Miller"s Municipal Law with South. A. Miller.

In 1877, Okey defeated Republican William Wartenbee Johnson for election to the Ohio Supreme Court.

In 1882, he defeated John H. Doyle for re-election. He died July 25, 1885.

He was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Okey was married to Mary J. Bloor in Woodsfield in 1849.

Connections

Father:

Cornelius Okey

Mother:

Hannah (Weir) Okey

Spouse:

May Jane Bloor