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Wellborn, Olin

Born June 18, 1843, in Cumming, GA
Died December 6, 1921, in Los Angeles, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to a seat vacated by Erskine M. Ross. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1895, and received commission on March 1, 1895. Service terminated on January 31, 1915, due to retirement.

Education:
Emory College, 1862

Professional Career:

Confederate Army captain, 1862-1865
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1866-1871
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1871-
U.S. representative from Texas, 1879-1887
Private practice, San Diego, California, 1887-1893
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1893-