Shepley, George Foster Born January 1, 1819, in Saco, ME Died July 20, 1878, in Portland, ME Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 8, 1869, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 44. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1869, and received commission on December 22, 1869. Service terminated on July 20, 1878, due to death. Education: Harvard University Dartmouth College, A.B., 1837 Read law, 1839 Professional Career: Private practice, Bangor, Maine, 1839-1844 Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1844-1861, 1865-1866, 1867-1869 U.S. attorney for the District of Maine, 1848-1849, 1853-1861 U.S. Army brigadier general, 1861-1865 State representative, Maine, 1866-1867 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits