History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Boarman, Alexander
Born December 10, 1839, in Yazoo City, MS
Died August 30, 1916, in Loon Lake, Franklin County, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by James A. Garfield on May 18, 1881, to a new seat authorized by 21 Stat. 507. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1881, and received commission on May 18, 1881. Service terminated on August 30, 1916, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1860
University of Kentucky, 1860

Professional Career:
Confederate Army, 1861-1865
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1868, 1873-1877
Mayor, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1867
City attorney, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1868-1872
U.S. representative from Louisiana, 1872-1873
Judge, Louisiana District Court, Tenth Judicial District, 1877-1881

 

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