Blatchford, Samuel M. Born March 9, 1820, in New York, NY Died July 7, 1893, in Newport, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on May 3, 1867, to a seat vacated by Samuel R. Betts; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on July 13, 1867. Confirmed by the Senate on July 16, 1867, and received commission on July 16, 1867. Service terminated on March 4, 1878, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on February 15, 1878, to a seat vacated by Alexander Smith Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1878, and received commission on March 4, 1878. Service terminated on March 22, 1882, due to appointment to another judicial position. Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on March 13, 1882, to a seat vacated by Ward Hunt. Confirmed by the Senate on March 22, 1882, and received commission on March 22, 1882. Service terminated on July 7, 1893, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Second Circuit, April 3, 1882-July 7, 1893 Education: Columbia College, B.A., 1837 Read law, 1843 Professional Career: Private secretary, Gov. William Seward, New York, 1839-1842 Military secretary, Gov. William Seward, New York, 1842-1845 Private practice, New York City, 1843-1845, 1854-1862 Private practice, Auburn, New York, 1845-1854 Court reporter, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit/publisher, Blatchford's Circuit Court Reports, 1852-1888 Trustee, Columbia College, 1867 Research Collections