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Pardee, Don Albert
Born March 29, 1837, in Wadsworth, OH
Died September 26, 1919, in Atlanta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by James A. Garfield on March 14, 1881, to a seat vacated by William Burnham Woods. Confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 1881, and received commission on May 13, 1881. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Assigned on June 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Service terminated on September 26, 1919, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1859
Professional Career:
Died September 26, 1919, in Atlanta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by James A. Garfield on March 14, 1881, to a seat vacated by William Burnham Woods. Confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 1881, and received commission on May 13, 1881. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Assigned on June 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Service terminated on September 26, 1919, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1859
Professional Career:
Private practice, Medina County, Ohio, 1859-1861
U.S. Army, 1861-1865
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865-1868, 1880-1881
Register in bankruptcy, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867
Judge, Louisiana District Court, Second Judicial District, 1868-1880
Delegate, Louisiana constitutional convention, 1879
Republican candidate for attorney general, State of Louisiana, 1879
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Louisiana, December 14, 1874; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Louisiana, March 9, 1875; no Senate vote