Davis, John Chandler Bancroft Born December 29, 1822, in Worcester, MA Died December 27, 1907, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on December 12, 1877, to a seat vacated by Edward G. Loring. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1877, and received commission on December 14, 1877. Service terminated on December 9, 1881, due to resignation. Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on December 13, 1882, to a seat vacated by John Chandler Bancroft Davis. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1882, and received commission on December 20, 1882. Service terminated on November 5, 1883, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1844 Harvard College, A.B., 1847 Professional Career: Secretary and charge d'affaires, American Legation in London, Great Britain, 1849-1852 Private practice, New York City, 1853-1862 American corespondent for the London Times, 1854-1861 Member, New York State Legislature, 1868-1869 Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, 1869-1871 Secretary and U.S. agent, Joint High Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, 1871-1873 Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, 1881-1882 Reporter of decisions, Supreme Court of the United States, 1883-1902