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Ware, Ashur

Born February 10, 1782, in Sherborn, MA
Died September 10, 1873, in Portland, ME

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by James Monroe on February 15, 1822, to a seat vacated by Albion Keith Parris. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1822, and received commission on February 15, 1822. Service terminated on May 31, 1866, due to resignation.

Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1804
Read law, 1816

Professional Career:

Editor, Boston [Massachusetts] Yankee, 1816-1817
Editor, Eastern Argus, Portland, Maine, 1817-1820
Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1817-1820
Secretary of state, State of Maine,1820-1822