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Loring, Edward Greely
Born January 28, 1802, in Boston, MA
Died June 19, 1890, in Winthrop, MA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by James Buchanan on May 3, 1858, to a seat vacated by John J. Gilchrist. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1858, and received commission on May 6, 1858. Served as presiding judge, 1859-1863. Service terminated on December 14, 1877, due to resignation.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1840-1855
Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1821
Read law with Charles Greely Loring, Boston, Massachusetts, 1824
Professional Career:
Died June 19, 1890, in Winthrop, MA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by James Buchanan on May 3, 1858, to a seat vacated by John J. Gilchrist. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1858, and received commission on May 6, 1858. Served as presiding judge, 1859-1863. Service terminated on December 14, 1877, due to resignation.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1840-1855
Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1821
Read law with Charles Greely Loring, Boston, Massachusetts, 1824
Professional Career:
Private practice and master in chancery, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1824-
Judge of probate, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1847-1858
Lecturer, Dane Law School, Harvard University, 1852-1855