Peelle, Stanton Judkins - Born February 11, 1843, in Richmond, IN
Died September 4, 1928, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on March 24, 1892, to a seat vacated by Glenni W. Scofield. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1892, and received commission on March 28, 1892. Service terminated on January 2, 1906, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Chief Justice, Court of Claims Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on December 19, 1905, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Nott. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1905, and received commission on December 20, 1905. Service terminated on February 11, 1913, due to resignation.
Education: Winchester Seminary Valparaiso University Read law with William A. Peelle, Centerville, IN, 1866
Professional Career: Corporal and Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1861-1865 Private practice, Winchester, Indiana, 1866-1869 Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1869-1892 Assistant district attorney, Marion County, 1872-1873 Member, Indiana House of Representatives, 1878-1879 U.S. Representative from Indiana, 1881-1884 Faculty, George Washington University Law School, 1901-1911
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