William Henry Seaman
American lawyer and Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Henry Seaman (November 15, 1842 – March 8, 1915) was an American lawyer and judge from Wisconsin. He served as a United States federal judge for 22 years, first in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, then on the Seventh Circuit.
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The Honorable William Henry Seaman | |
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Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | |
In office March 1, 1905 – March 8, 1915 | |
Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | James Graham Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Evan Alfred Evans |
Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit | |
In office March 1, 1905 – December 31, 1911 | |
Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | James Graham Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
United States district judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin | |
In office April 3, 1893 – March 1, 1905 | |
Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | James Graham Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Joseph V. Quarles |
22nd Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1881 – April 1882 | |
Preceded by | Francis Geele |
Succeeded by | Thomas M. Blackstock |
Personal details | |
Born | William Henry Seaman (1842-11-15)November 15, 1842 New Berlin, Wisconsin Territory |
Died | March 8, 1915(1915-03-08) (aged 72) Coronado, California |
Resting place | Wildwood Cemetery Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | Arelisle, Charles, Mary |
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Education | read law |
Profession | lawyer, judge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry Army of the Cumberland |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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