Nelson, Thomas Leverett Born March 4, 1827, in Haverhill, NH Died November 21, 1897, in Worcester, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on January 7, 1879, to a seat vacated by John Lowell. Confirmed by the Senate on January 10, 1879, and received commission on January 10, 1879. Service terminated on November 21, 1897, due to death. Education: Dartmouth College University of Vermont, 1846 Read law, 1855 Professional Career: Private practice, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1855-1879 State representative, Massachusetts, 1869 City solicitor, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1870-1873 Railroad commissioner, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Portraits