Nelson, Rensselaer Russell Born May 12, 1826, in Cooperstown, NY Died October 15, 1904, in St. Paul, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by James Buchanan on May 20, 1858, to a new seat authorized by 11 Stat. 285. Confirmed by the Senate on May 30, 1858, and received commission on May 20, 1858. Service terminated on May 16, 1896, due to retirement. Education: Yale College, 1846 Read law, 1849 Professional Career: Private practice, Buffalo, New York, 1849-1850 Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota Territory, 1850-1853, 1855-1857 County attorney, Douglas County, Wisconsin, 1853-1855 Associate justice, Supreme Court of Minnesota Territory, 1857-1858 Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1896-1904 Research Collections Bibliography