Durell, Edward Henry Born July 14, 1810, in Portsmouth, NH Died March 29, 1887, in Schoharie, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Received a recess appointment from Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1863, to a seat vacated by Theodore McCaleb; nominated to the same position by Abraham Lincoln on February 8, 1864. Confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1864, and received commission on February 17, 1864. Service terminated on July 27, 1866, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Louisiana Reassigned on July 27, 1866, to a new seat authorized by 14 Stat. 300. Service terminated on December 4, 1874, due to resignation. Education: Harvard College, 1831 Read law, 1834 Professional Career: Private practice, Pittsburgh, Mississippi, and New Orleans, Louisiana, 1835-1854 Member, City Council, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana President, Bureau of Finance, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1862-1863 Mayor, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1863 Private practice, Newburgh and Schoharie, New York, 1875-1887 Research Collections