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Boarman, Alexander
Born December 10, 1839, in Yazoo City, MS
Died August 30, 1916, in Loon Lake, Franklin County, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by James A. Garfield on May 18, 1881, to a new seat authorized by 21 Stat. 507. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1881, and received commission on May 18, 1881. Service terminated on August 30, 1916, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1860
Kentucky University (now Transylvania University), 1860
Professional Career:
Died August 30, 1916, in Loon Lake, Franklin County, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by James A. Garfield on May 18, 1881, to a new seat authorized by 21 Stat. 507. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1881, and received commission on May 18, 1881. Service terminated on August 30, 1916, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1860
Kentucky University (now Transylvania University), 1860
Professional Career:
Confederate Army, 1861-1865
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1868, 1873-1877
Mayor, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1867
City attorney, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1868-1872
U.S. representative from Louisiana, 1872-1873
Judge, Louisiana District Court, Tenth Judicial District, 1877-1881