John Riker Brady (March 9, 1822 - March 16, 1891 ) was a New York Supreme Court judge who served as a president of the Lambs from 1888 to 1890. He was first nontheatrical person to serve as shepherd.
Biography
He was born on March 9, 1822 in Manhattan, New York City to Thomas S. Brady (1789-1842). His brother was James Topham Brady. John attended the Casserly School. He married Katherine Lydig, daughter of Philip M. Lydig. They had several children, including a son, James T. Brady (died 1884).
In 1842 he was admitted to the bar. In 1855 he was elected as a judge for the New York Court of Common Pleas. In 1869 he was appointed to the New York Supreme Court.
He died of a stroke on March 16, 1891 in Manhattan, New York City. he was buried in Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral churchyard.