Strangers to Us All
Lawyers and Poetry

Nelson B. Berryman

(1843-1887)
Indiana

Lawyer | Edinburgh & Shelbyville, Indiana

"Berryman lived in New Market, Ohio in his youth; attended school in Stockwell, Ind[iana]; married and settled in Shelbyville, Ind[iana]. An abstract lawyer, he was active in Republican politics, was an Odd Fellow, and wrote numerous literary and humorous compositions and speeches."

[Bio/History, Nelson Berryman Papers, Indiana Historical Society] [The Indiana Historical Society collection includes "Berryman's essays and poetry."]