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'''Nelson McVicar''' (1871-1960) was a [[federal judge]] on the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania]].
'''Nelson McVicar''' (1871-1960) was a [[federal judge]] on the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania]].



Latest revision as of 10:25, 9 November 2025

Nelson McVicar
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Years in office: 1951 - 1960

Years in office: 1928 - 1951
Education
Law
Read law, 1896


Nelson McVicar (1871-1960) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

He received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on September 14, 1928 to replace W. H. Seward Thomson.[1] On December 6, 1928, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17th, and received commission that same day. From 1949 to 1951, he was the chief judge. On February 1, 1951, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on December 20, 1960. McVicar was succeeded in this position by William Stewart.

Early life and education

  • University of Michigan Law School
  • Read law, 1896

Professional career

  • Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1896-1925
  • Borough solicitor, Tarentum Borough, Pennsylvania, 1896-1925
  • Member, Pennsylvania General Assembly, 1914-1924
  • Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1925-1928

Judicial career

Western District of Pennsylvania

McVicar received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on September 14, 1928 to replace W. H. Seward Thomson.[1] On December 6, 1928, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17th, and received commission that same day. From 1949 to 1951, he was the chief judge. On February 1, 1951, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on December 20, 1960. McVicar was succeeded in this position by William Stewart.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
W. H. Seward Thomson
Western District of Pennsylvania
1928–1951
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
William Stewart