History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Loring, Edward Greely
Born January 28, 1802, in Boston, MA
Died June 19, 1890, in Winthrop, MA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by James Buchanan on May 3, 1858, to a seat vacated by John J. Gilchrist. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1858, and received commission on May 6, 1858. Service terminated on December 14, 1877, due to resignation.

Presiding judge, Court of Claims, 1859-1863

Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1821
Read Law with Charles Greely Loring, Boston, MA, 1824

Professional Career:
Private practice and master in chancery, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1824-
Commissioner, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1840-1855
Judge of probate, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1847-1858
Lecturer, Dane Law School, Harvard University, 1852-1855

 

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