Howe, James Henry Born December 5, 1827, in Turner, ME Died January 4, 1893, in Boston, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 9, 1873, to a seat vacated by Andrew G. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1873, and received commission on December 11, 1873. Service terminated on January 1, 1875, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1848 Professional Career: Private practice, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1848-1860 Attorney general, State of Wisconsin, 1860-1862 U.S. Army colonel, 1862-1864 Private practice, Kenosha, Wisconsin Vice president/counsel, Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company, Chicago, Illinois, -1873 Attorney, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, Chicago, Illinois, 1875-1892 Research Collections