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Rellstab, John
Born September 19, 1858, in Trenton, NJ
Died September 22, 1930, in Lake Placid, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by William H. Taft on May 6, 1909, to a seat vacated by William M. Lanning. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1909, and received commission on May 18, 1909. Assumed senior status on October 10, 1928. Service terminated on September 22, 1930, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1882
Professional Career:
Died September 22, 1930, in Lake Placid, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by William H. Taft on May 6, 1909, to a seat vacated by William M. Lanning. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1909, and received commission on May 18, 1909. Assumed senior status on October 10, 1928. Service terminated on September 22, 1930, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1882
Professional Career:
Private practice, Trenton, New Jersey, 1882-1896
Borough attorney, Chambersburg, New Jersey, 1884-1888
City counsel, Trenton, New Jersey, 1889-1892, 1894-1896
Judge, Trenton [New Jersey] District Court, 1896-1900
Judge, Mercer County [New Jersey] Court of Common Pleas, 1900-1909