Thomas, Alfred Delavan Born August 11, 1837, in Delavan, Walworth County, WI Died August 8, 1896, in Fargo, ND Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 19, 1890, to a new seat authorized by 25 Stat. 676. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1890, and received commission on February 25, 1890. Service terminated on August 8, 1896, due to death. Education: Read law Brown University, 1861 Professional Career: District attorney, Walworth County, Wisconsin, c.1861-1867 Private practice, Delavan, Wisconsin, 1864-1877 Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1878- Attorney, Homestake Mining Company, Deadwood, South Dakota, -1882 Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1882-1890