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Howe, James Henry

Born December 5, 1827, in Turner, ME
Died January 4, 1893, in Boston, MA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 9, 1873, to a seat vacated by Andrew G. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1873, and received commission on December 11, 1873. Service terminated on January 1, 1875, due to resignation.

Education:
Read law, 1848

Professional Career:

Private practice, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1848-1860
Attorney general, State of Wisconsin, 1860-1862
U.S. Army colonel, 1862-1864
Private practice, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Vice president/counsel, Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company, Chicago, Illinois, -1873
Attorney, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, Chicago, Illinois, 1875-1892