Born: January 26, 1815
Glasgow, Scotland

Died: August 26, 1896
Atlantic City, New Jersey

 Arthur MacArthur

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

Nominated by Ulysses Grant on July 15, 1870, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 160. Confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 1870, and received commission on July 15, 1870. Service terminated on April 1, 1887, due to retirement.

Education:

Wesleyan University Read law, 1840

Frame Dimensions
59.25 x 47.25

Canvas Dimensions
48 x 34

Overall Condition
Excellent. Few nicks in frame.

Artist
Artist is E. T. Andrews.

Year Painted
1887

Professional Career:

Private practice, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1840-1845
Public administrator, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1843
Private practice, New York City, 1845-1849
Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1849-1851
City attorney, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1851-
Lieutenant governor, Wisconsin, 1855-1857
Judge, Wisconsin Circuit Court, Second Judicial Circuit, 1857-1869

New Jersey Historical Society, Newark, N.J.

  • Joseph P. Bradley papers, 1836-1937; 15 ft. (ca. 5,000 items); finding aid; correspondence.

Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio

  • Emerson Opdycke papers, 1861-1913; 2 cubic ft.; correspondence.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wis.

  • Caleb Cushing papers, 1846-1879; 6 microfilm reels and 1 folder; correspondence.
  • Alexander and John L. Mitchell papers, 1859-1906; 0.8 cubic ft.; correspondence.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts