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Thomas, Alfred Delavan
Born August 11, 1837, in Delavan, Walworth County, WI
Died August 8, 1896, in Fargo, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 19, 1890, to a new seat authorized by 25 Stat. 676. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1890, and received commission on February 25, 1890. Service terminated on August 8, 1896, due to death.
Education:
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Brown University, 1861
Professional Career:
Died August 8, 1896, in Fargo, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 19, 1890, to a new seat authorized by 25 Stat. 676. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1890, and received commission on February 25, 1890. Service terminated on August 8, 1896, due to death.
Education:
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Brown University, 1861
Professional Career:
District attorney, Walworth County, Wisconsin, ca. 1861-1867
Private practice, Delavan, Wisconsin, 1864-1877
Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1878- , 1882-1890
Attorney, Homestake Mining Company, Deadwood, South Dakota, -1882