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Hiram V. Willson
Hiram V. Willson (1808-1866) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
He was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on February 10, 1855. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1855, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 11, 1866.[1]
Early life and education
- Read law
- Hamilton College, 1832[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1834-1855[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Northern District of Ohio
Wilson was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on February 10, 1855. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1855, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 11, 1866.[1]
External links
- Biography from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit website.
- Hiram V. Willson's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hiram V. Willson's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat |
Northern District of Ohio 1855–1866 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Charles Taylor Sherman
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| Pierce |
Blackford • Campbell • Dunlop • DuVal • John James Gilchrist • Giles • Humphreys • Ingersoll • Love • Magrath • McAllister • McIntosh • Merrick • Ogier • Scarburgh • Smalley • Samuel Treat • Samuel Hubbel Treat • Willson | ||
