Melville W. Fuller

Born February 11, 1833, in Augusta, ME
Died July 4, 1910, in Sorrento, ME

Federal Judicial Service:
Supreme Court of the United States, Chief Justice
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on April 30, 1888, to a seat vacated by Morrison Waite; Confirmed by the Senate on July 20, 1888, and received commission on July 20, 1888. Service terminated on July 4, 1910, due to death.

Education:
Read law

Bowdoin College, A.B., 1853

Bowdoin College, A.M., 1856

Professional Career:
Private practice, Augusta, Maine, 1855-1856
Editor, Augusta Age, 1855-1856
President, Common Council of Augusta, Maine, 1856
City solicitor, Augusta, Maine, 1856
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1856-1888
Delegate, Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1862
Illinois state representative, 1863-1865

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male

Manuscript sources

Source: Federal Judicial Center

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