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Saunders, Eugene Davis
Born July 25, 1853, in Campbell County, VA
Died October 27, 1914, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on February 11, 1907, to a seat vacated by Charles Parlange. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1907, and received commission on February 20, 1907. Service terminated on February 8, 1909, due to resignation.

Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1873

Professional Career:
Private practice, Galveston, Texas, 1873-1875
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1877-1907, 1909-
Professor of law, Tulane University
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