Thayer, Amos Madden Born October 10, 1841, in Mina, NY Died April 24, 1905, in St. Louis, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 21, 1887, to a seat vacated by Samuel Treat. Confirmed by the Senate on February 26, 1887, and received commission on February 26, 1887. Service terminated on August 20, 1894, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Grover Cleveland on August 6, 1894, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 115. Confirmed by the Senate on August 9, 1894, and received commission on August 9, 1894. Service terminated on April 24, 1905, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Grover Cleveland on August 6, 1894, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 115. Confirmed by the Senate on August 9, 1894, and received commission on August 9, 1894. Service terminated on April 24, 1905, due to death. Education: Hamilton College, 1862 Read law, 1868 Professional Career: U.S. Army Major, 1862-1865 Private practice, Montana Territory Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1868-1887 Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, St. Louis, 1876-1887 Professor, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1890- Bibliography