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Fox, Edward
Born June 10, 1815, in Portland, ME
Died December 14, 1881, in Portland, ME
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by Andrew Johnson on May 28, 1866, to a seat vacated by Ashur Ware. Confirmed by the Senate on May 30, 1866, and received commission on May 31, 1866. Service terminated on December 14, 1881, due to death.
Education:
Harvard College, 1834
Harvard Law School, 1837
Professional Career:
Died December 14, 1881, in Portland, ME
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by Andrew Johnson on May 28, 1866, to a seat vacated by Ashur Ware. Confirmed by the Senate on May 30, 1866, and received commission on May 31, 1866. Service terminated on December 14, 1881, due to death.
Education:
Harvard College, 1834
Harvard Law School, 1837
Professional Career:
Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1837-1862, 1863-1866
Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio
City solicitor, Portland, Maine
County attorney, Cumberland County, Maine
Associate justice, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1862-1863