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David Kellogg Cartter

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David Kellogg Cartter
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1863 - 1887
Education
Law
Read law, 1832
Personal
Birthplace
New York


David Kellogg Cartter (1812-1887) was a federal judge and the chief justice on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

He was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1863. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 11, 1863, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 16, 1887.[1]

Education

  • Read law, 1832[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1832-1836
  • Private practice, Akron, Ohio, 1836-1845
  • Private practice, Massillon, Ohio, 1845-1849
  • U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1849-1853
  • Private practice, Massillon, Ohio, 1853-1856
  • Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1856-1861
  • U.S. Minister to Bolivia, 1861-1863[1]

External links

  • Biography from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.


Footnotes