Hopkins, James Campbell Born April 27, 1819, in Pawlet, VT Died September 3, 1877, in Madison, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin Nominated by Ulysses Grant on July 9, 1870, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 171. Confirmed by the Senate on July 9, 1870, and received commission on July 9, 1870. Service terminated on September 3, 1877, due to death. Education: Read law, 1845 Professional Career: Private practice, Granville, New York, 1845-1853 Postmaster, Granville, New York, 1850-1855 State senator, New York, 1853-1855 Private practice, Madison, Wisconsin, 1856-1870 Professor, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1876-1877 Bibliography