Caldwell, Henry Clay Born September 4, 1832, in Marshall County, VA Died February 15, 1915, in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on May 2, 1864, to a seat vacated by Daniel Ringo. Confirmed by the Senate on May 28, 1864, and received commission on June 20, 1864. Service terminated on March 3, 1871, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on May 2, 1864, to a seat vacated by Daniel Ringo. Confirmed by the Senate on May 28, 1864, and received commission on June 20, 1864. Service terminated on March 13, 1890, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 27, 1890, to a seat vacated by David Josiah Brewer. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1890, and received commission on March 4, 1890. Service terminated on June 4, 1903, due to retirement. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Assigned on June 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Service terminated on June 4, 1903, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1851 Professional Career: Private practice, Keosauqua, Iowa, 1852-1856 Prosecutor, Van Buren County, Iowa, 1856-1858 State representative, Iowa, 1859-1861 U.S. Army, 1861-1864 Research Collections Bibliography