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, 1843 Read law with Robert J. McKinney, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1846
Professional Career: State representative, Tennessee, 1841-1847 Private practice, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1846-1847; 1848-1860 Editor, Greeneville [Tennessee] Spy, 1849 U.S. Army major, Quartermasters Corps, 1848 Commissioner, State of Tennessee, 1858 Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court, 1860, 1864-1868 Delegate, Peace Conference, Washington, D.C., 1861
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