Charles H. Berry

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Charles H. Berry

In office
1858 – 1860
Succeeded by Gordon E. Cole

Charles H. Berry (born September 12, 1823 - died 1900) was the first Minnesota Attorney General after statehood, from 1858 to 1860. He also served in the Minnesota Senate.

Berry also served on the local school board in Winona, Minnesota and was instrumental in establishing the state's first teachers' college, which today is Winona State University.

Preceded by
LaFayette Emmett
Minnesota Attorney General
1858 – 1860
Succeeded by
Gordon E. Cole