History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Clark, Charles Dickens
Born October 7, 1847, in Laurel Cove, TN
Died March 15, 1908, in Chattanooga, TN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 17, 1894, to a seat vacated by David M. Key. Confirmed by the Senate on January 21, 1895, and received commission on January 21, 1895. Service terminated on March 15, 1908, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 17, 1894, to a seat vacated by David M. Key. Confirmed by the Senate on January 21, 1895, and received commission on January 21, 1895. Service terminated on March 15, 1908, due to death.

Education:
Burritt College, B.A., 1871
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1873

Professional Career:
Staff, Gen. George G. Dibrell, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia, 1864-1865
Private practice, Manchester, Tennessee, 1876-1883
Private practice, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1883-1895

 

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