Milligan, Samuel - Born November 16, 1814, in Greene County, TN
Died April 20, 1874, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Andrew Johnson on July 23, 1868, to a seat vacated by David Wilmot. Confirmed by the Senate on July 25, 1868, and received commission on July 25, 1868. Service terminated on April 20, 1874, due to death.
Education: Greeneville College Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1843 Read Law with Robert J. McKinney, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1846
Professional Career: Member, Tennessee State Legislature, 1841-1847 Private practice, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1846-1847; 1848-1860 Editor, Greeneville Spy, 1849 U.S. Army Major, Quartermasters Corps, 1848 Commissioner, State of Tennessee, 1858 Justice, Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1860 Delegate, Peace Congress, Washington, D.C., 1861 Justice, Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1864-1867; 1867-1868
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