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Grosscup, Peter Stenger
Born February 15, 1852, in Ashland, OH
Died October 1, 1921, in On board a ship bound for Southampton
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 12, 1892, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Blodgett. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1892, and received commission on December 20, 1892. Service terminated on February 1, 1899, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on January 18, 1899, to a seat vacated by John William Showalter. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1899, and received commission on January 23, 1899. Service terminated on October 23, 1911, due to resignation.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on January 18, 1899, to a seat vacated by John William Showalter. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1899, and received commission on January 23, 1899. Service terminated on October 23, 1911, due to resignation.
Education:
Wittenberg College, A.B., 1872
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1873
Professional Career:
Died October 1, 1921, in On board a ship bound for Southampton
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 12, 1892, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Blodgett. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1892, and received commission on December 20, 1892. Service terminated on February 1, 1899, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on January 18, 1899, to a seat vacated by John William Showalter. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1899, and received commission on January 23, 1899. Service terminated on October 23, 1911, due to resignation.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on January 18, 1899, to a seat vacated by John William Showalter. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1899, and received commission on January 23, 1899. Service terminated on October 23, 1911, due to resignation.
Education:
Wittenberg College, A.B., 1872
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1873
Professional Career:
Private practice, Ashland, Ohio, 1873-1875, 1881-1883
City solicitor, Ashland, Ohio, 1875-1881
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1883-1892