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Farrington, Edward Silsby

Born September 6, 1856, in Yreka, CA
Died August 31, 1929

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on December 19, 1906, to a seat vacated by Thomas P. Hawley. Confirmed by the Senate on January 10, 1907, and received commission on January 10, 1907. Assumed senior status on April 30, 1928. Service terminated on August 31, 1929, due to death.

Education:
University of California Hastings College of the Law (now UC College of the Law, San Francisco)
Amherst College, A.B., 1880

Professional Career:

Private practice, Elko, Nevada, 1886-1907