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Alexander White Baldwin

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Alexander White Baldwin
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Years in office: 1865 - 1869
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Gainesville, AL


Alexander White Baldwin (1835-1869) was a federal judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

He was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1865. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 11, 1865, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 14, 1869.[1]

Early life and education

Professional career

  • Private practice, Virginia City, Nevada, 1858-1859
  • Prosecuting attorney, Storey County, Nevada, 1859-
  • Private practice, Virginia City, Nevada, -1865

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Nevada

Baldwin was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1865. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 11, 1865, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 14, 1869.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of Nevada
1865–1869
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Edgar Winters Hillyer