Alexander Boarman
Alexander Boarman (1839-1916) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
He was nominated by President James Garfield on May 18, 1881. He was confirmed by the Senate and received commission that same day. He served until his death on August 30, 1916.[1] Boarman was succeeded in this position by George Whitfield Jack.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1860
- University of Kentucky, 1860[1]
Professional career
- Confederate Army, 1861-1865
- Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1868
- Mayor, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1866-1867
- City attorney, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1868-1872
- U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1872-1873
- Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1873-1877
- Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit of Louisiana, 1877-1881[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Western District of Louisiana
Boarman was nominated by President James Garfield on May 18, 1881. He was confirmed by the Senate and received commission that same day. He served until his death on August 30, 1916.[1] Boarman was succeeded in this position by George Whitfield Jack.
External links
- Article from the New York Times, published 1891
- Judge Boarman's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Judge Boarman's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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Succeeded by: George Whitfield Jack
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