Born: July 13, 1826
Washington, D.C.

Died: June 30, 1915
Washington, D.C.

Alexander B. Hagner

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (now U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)

Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on January 17, 1879, to a seat vacated by Abraham R. Olin. Confirmed by the Senate on January 21, 1879, and received commission on January 21, 1879. Service terminated on June 1, 1903, due to retirement.

Education:

St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1845 Read law, 1848

Frame Dimensions
60 x 52

Canvas Dimensions
48 x 40

Overall Condition
Fair. Paint falling off, gilding cracked, holes in side of frame, pieces of frame missing. Needs conservation.

Artist
Charles Harold L. MacDonald (1861 – 1923) – A portrait artist, illustrator, and sculptor, Mr. MacDonald was born in Wisconsin and studied in Paris with Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre. He lived in Washington, D.C. from 1890 until his death.

Professional Career:

Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1848-1879
State delegate, Maryland, 1854-1855
Special judge, Circuit Court of Prince George’s County [Maryland]

New York Public Library, New York, N.Y.

  • Papers, 1852-1878. 1 box; collection contains legal and family correspondence, accounts, and miscellaneous documents.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts