James Graham Jenkins
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James Graham Jenkins was a United States federal judge
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Born in Saratoga Springs, New York
, Jenkins read law to enter the bar in 1855. He was in private practice in New York City
from 1855 to 1857, and then in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
until 1888. He was a City attorney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1863 to 1867. He was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
from 1905 to 1908. He was a Dean, Marquette University Law School from 1908 to 1913.
Jenkins was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
. Jenkins was nominated by President Grover Cleveland
on June 19, 1888, to a seat vacated by Charles E. Dyer
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 2, 1888, and received his commission the same day. Jenkins served in that capacity until March 23, 1893, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Jenkins was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
. Jenkins was nominated by Grover Cleveland on March 20, 1893, to a seat vacated by Walter Quintin Gresham. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 23, 1893, and received his commission the same day. Jenkins served in that capacity until February 23, 1905, due to retirement.
He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, also known as simply Saratoga, is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 26,586 at the 2010 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area. While the word "Saratoga" is known to be a corruption of a Native American name, ...
, Jenkins read law to enter the bar in 1855. He was in private practice in New York City
New York City
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from 1855 to 1857, and then in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
until 1888. He was a City attorney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1863 to 1867. He was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
from 1905 to 1908. He was a Dean, Marquette University Law School from 1908 to 1913.
Jenkins was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses...
. Jenkins was nominated by President Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Stephen Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States. Cleveland is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms and therefore is the only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents...
on June 19, 1888, to a seat vacated by Charles E. Dyer
Charles E. Dyer
Charles E. Dyer was a United States federal judge.Born in Cicero, New York, Dyer read law to enter the bar in 1857. He was in private practice in Sandusky, Ohio from 1857 to 1858, and in Racine, Wisconsin from 1859 to 1860, and from 1861 to 1867. He was a City attorney of City of Racine, Racine,...
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 2, 1888, and received his commission the same day. Jenkins served in that capacity until March 23, 1893, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Jenkins was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
. Jenkins was nominated by Grover Cleveland on March 20, 1893, to a seat vacated by Walter Quintin Gresham. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 23, 1893, and received his commission the same day. Jenkins served in that capacity until February 23, 1905, due to retirement.
He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
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