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Robert William Wells
Robert William Wells (1795-1864) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Missouri.
He was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on June 16, 1836. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until March 3, 1857, when he was reassigned to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. He served there until his death on September 22, 1864.[1] Wells was succeeded in this position by Arnold Krekel.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1820
Professional career
- Private practice, St. Charles, Missouri, 1820-1821
- Circuit attorney, St. Charles Circuit, 1821-1822
- Member, Missouri House of Representatives, 1823-1826
- Attorney general of Missouri, 1826-1836
Judicial career
Western District of Missouri
Wells was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on June 16, 1836. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until March 3, 1857, when he was reassigned to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. He served there until his death on September 22, 1864.[1] Wells was succeeded in this position by Arnold Krekel.
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat |
Western District of Missouri 1857–1864 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Arnold Krekel |
| Preceded by: James Hawkins Peck |
District of Missouri 1836 - 1857 |
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| Jackson |
Campbell • Harper • McLean • Baldwin • Barbour • Harvey • Ellis • Irwin • Brown • Leavitt • Monroe • Tappan • Wayne • Adams • Daniel • Heath • Holman • Johnson • Judson • Taney • Wells • Catron • Wilkins | ||
