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Morris, Martin Ferdinand
Born December 3, 1834, in Youghal, Ireland
Died September 12, 1909, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia (now U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit)
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on April 14, 1893, to a new seat authorized by 27 Stat. 434. Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1893, and received commission on April 15, 1893. Service terminated on June 30, 1905, due to retirement.
Education:
Georgetown College (now Georgetown University), 1854
Read law, 1863
Professional Career:
Died September 12, 1909, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia (now U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit)
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on April 14, 1893, to a new seat authorized by 27 Stat. 434. Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1893, and received commission on April 15, 1893. Service terminated on June 30, 1905, due to retirement.
Education:
Georgetown College (now Georgetown University), 1854
Read law, 1863
Professional Career:
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1864-1867
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1867-1893
Professor, Georgetown College Law School, 1876-1909; dean, 1907