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Showalter, John William
Born February 8, 1844, in Mason County, KY
Died December 10, 1898, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 643. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1895, and received commission on March 1, 1895. Service terminated on December 10, 1898, due to death.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 643. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1895, and received commission on March 1, 1895. Service terminated on December 10, 1898, due to death.
Education:
Yale College, 1867
Read law, 1871
Professional Career:
Died December 10, 1898, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 643. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1895, and received commission on March 1, 1895. Service terminated on December 10, 1898, due to death.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 643. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1895, and received commission on March 1, 1895. Service terminated on December 10, 1898, due to death.
Education:
Yale College, 1867
Read law, 1871
Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1870-1895