Lochren, William Born April 3, 1832, in County Tyrone, Ireland Died January 27, 1912, in Minneapolis, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Grover Cleveland on May 15, 1896, to a seat vacated by Rensselaer R. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1896, and received commission on May 18, 1896. Service terminated on July 11, 1908, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1856 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Anthony, Minnesota, 1856-1861 Alderman, St. Anthony, Minnesota City attorney, St. Anthony, Minnesota U.S. Army lieutenant, 1861-1863 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1864-1881 State senator, Minnesota, 1869-1870 City attorney, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1877-1878 Judge, Minnesota District Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1881-1893 Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1893-1896 Research Collections