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Edward Silsby Farrington

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Edward Silsby Farrington
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Years in office: 1928 - 1929

Years in office: 1907 - 1928
Education
Bachelor's
Amherst College, 1880
Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Personal
Birthplace
Yreka, CA


Edward Silsby Farrington (1856-1929) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

He was nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 19, 1906 to a seat vacated by Thomas Porter Hawley. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 10, 1907, and received commission that same day.[1] He assumed senior status on April 30, 1928. He served until his death on August 31, 1929.

Early life and education

  • University of California, Hastings College of Law
  • Amherst College, A.B., 1880

Professional career

  • Private practice, Elko, Nevada, 1886-1907

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Nevada

Farrington was nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 19, 1906 to a seat vacated by Thomas Porter Hawley. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 10, 1907, and received commission that same day.[1] He assumed senior status on April 30, 1928. He served until his death on August 31, 1929.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Thomas Porter Hawley
District of Nevada
1907–1928
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Frank Herbert Norcross