Hawley, Thomas Porter Born July 18, 1830, in Milan, IN Died October 7, 1907, in San Francisco, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on August 30, 1890, to a seat vacated by George M. Sabin. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1890, and received commission on September 9, 1890. Service terminated on June 30, 1906, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1857 Professional Career: Private practice, Nevada City, California, 1858-1868 District attorney, Nevada County, California, 1863-1864 Private practice, Hamilton, Nevada, 1868-1870 Private practice, Eureka, Nevada, 1870-1872 Justice, Nevada Supreme Court, 1872-1890 Research Collections