Edgar Aldrich
Edgar Aldrich (1858-1921) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. He joined the court in 1891 after an appointment from Benjamin Harrison. At the time of his appointment, he was a private practice attorney. He served until his death on September 15, 1921.[1][2]
Early life and education
- Read law, 1866
- University of Michigan, LL.B., 1868[2]
Professional career
- Private practice, Colebrook, New Hampshire, 1868-1881
- County solicitor, Coos County, New Hampshire, 1872-1879
- Private practice, Littleton, New Hampshire, 1881-1889
- State legislator, New Hampshire, 1884-1885[2]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of New Hampshire
Aldrich was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. He was nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 16, 1891. He was subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 20, 1891. He received his commission that same day. He served until his death on September 15, 1921.[1] Aldrich was succeeded in this position by George Morris.
Awards and associations
Awards
- Honorary Master of Arts degree, Dartmouth College, 1891
- Honorary LL.D., Dartmouth College, 1901
- Honorary LL.D., University of Michigan, 1907[1]
See also
External links
- District of New Hampshire
- Judges of the New Hampshire District
- Biography at the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Daniel Clark |
District of New Hampshire 1891–1921 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: George Morris
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| 1889 | |||
| 1890 |
Brown • Bryant • Caldwell • Edgerton • Green • Ham • Hanford • Hawley • Jewell • Knowles • Ricks • Riner • Sharpe • Sharretts • Shurtleff • Somerville • Stackpole • Swayne • Thomas • Tichenor • Wilkinson • Williams | ||
| 1891 |
Acheson • Aldrich • Lunt • Putnam • Reed • Swan | ||
| 1892 |
Baker • Beatty • Buffington • Dallas • Gilbert • Goff • Grosscup • McCormick • McKenna • Morrow • Niles • Peelle • Rector • Sanborn • Shipman • Shiras • Taft • Townsend • Woolson • Woods | ||
| 1893 | |||
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Hampshire • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Hampshire
State courts:
New Hampshire Supreme Court • New Hampshire Superior Courts • New Hampshire Circuit Courts • New Hampshire Probate Courts • New Hampshire District Court • New Hampshire Family Division
State resources:
Courts in New Hampshire • New Hampshire judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Hampshire
