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Horace Gray
Horace Gray (1828-1902) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1881 following a nomination from President Chester Arthur. He served until his death on September 15, 1902. Prior to joining the court, Gray served as the Chief Justice for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.[1]
Gray was one of three justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Arthur, though only two were confirmed. He served during The Waite Court and The Fuller Court.[2]
Early life and education
Gray received a B.A. from Harvard College in 1845 and a LL.B. by Harvard Law School in 1849. He also received legal training by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1873-1881: Chief justice, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- 1864-1873: Associate justice, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- 1854-1861: Reporter, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- 1851-1864: Attorney in private practice in Boston, Massachusetts[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Gray was nominated by President Chester Arthur on December 19, 1881 to fill a seat vacated by Justice Nathan Clifford. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1881, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 15, 1902.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
See also
External links
- Biography from OYEZ, "U.S. Supreme Court Media"
- michaelariens.com, "Biography"
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Nathan Clifford |
Supreme Court 1881–1902 Seat #3 |
Succeeded by: Oliver Wendell Holmes
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | |||
| 1882 |
Blatchford • Coxe • Davis • McCay • G. Sabin • Seymour • Shiras • Wallace • Webb | ||
| 1883 |
Paul • Weldon | ||
| 1884 |
Brewer • Carpenter • Colt • Gresham • C. Sabin • Sage • Wales • Woods | ||
| 1885 |
Davis • Richardson • Speer | ||
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Massachusetts • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Massachusetts
State courts:
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court • Massachusetts Appeals Court • Massachusetts Superior Courts • Massachusetts District Courts • Massachusetts Housing Courts • Massachusetts Juvenile Courts • Massachusetts Land Courts • Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts • Boston Municipal Courts, Massachusetts
State resources:
Courts in Massachusetts • Massachusetts judicial elections • Judicial selection in Massachusetts
