Thomas Leverett Nelson
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Thomas Leverett Nelson (March 4, 1827 – November 21, 1897) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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Thomas Leverett Nelson | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts | |
In office January 10, 1879 – November 21, 1897 | |
Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | John Lowell |
Succeeded by | Francis Cabot Lowell |
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Born | Thomas Leverett Nelson (1827-03-04)March 4, 1827 Haverhill, New Hampshire |
Died | November 21, 1897(1897-11-21) (aged 70) Worcester, Massachusetts |
Education | Dartmouth College University of Vermont read law |
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Nelson was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on January 7, 1879, to a seat vacated by John Lowell. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 10, 1879, and received commission the same day. Nelson's service was terminated on November 21, 1897, due to death.