Henry Joy (judge)

Henry Joy (born 7 January 1766, died June 5, 1838, at Rathfarnham, near Dublin) was an Irish judge. He was appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland in 1822, and Attorney-General for Ireland in 1827. He was made Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in 1831, a position he held until his death in 1838. He was a cousin of the United Irishmen leader, Henry Joy McCracken.

Henry Joy (judge)

Henry Joy (born 7 January 1766, died June 5, 1838, at Rathfarnham, near Dublin) was an Irish judge. He was appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland in 1822, and Attorney-General for Ireland in 1827. He was made Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in 1831, a position he held until his death in 1838. He was a cousin of the United Irishmen leader, Henry Joy McCracken.