Born November 3, 1845, in Lafourche Parish, LA
Died May 19, 1921, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1894, to a seat vacated by Samuel
Blatchford; Confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1894, and received
commission on February 19, 1894. Service terminated on December 18, 1910, due to
appointment to another judicial position.
Supreme Court of the United States, Chief Justice
Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a seat vacated by Melville
Weston Fuller; Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1910, and received
commission on December 12, 1910. Served as chief judge, 1910-1921. Service
terminated on May 19, 1921, due to death.
Education:
Georgetown College
Read law, 1868
Professional Career:
Confederate Army Lieutenant, 1861-1863
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868-1879
Member, Louisiana State Senate, 1874-1879
Associate justice, Louisiana State Supreme Court, 1879-1880
Private practice and sugar planter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1880-1891
U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1891-1893
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