Thomas H. Anderson (1848-1916)
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Thomas H. Anderson was a United States federal judge
.
Anderson was born in Belmont County, Ohio
, and attended Mount Union College
. He was a high school
principal, Cambridge, Ohio
in 1871. He was in private practice of law in Cambridge, Ohio
from 1871 to 1889. He was a U.S. Minister to Bolivia
from 1889 to 1893. He was in private practice of law in Washington, DC from 1893 to 1899. He was a U.S. Attorney for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (now the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
) from 1899 to 1901.
Anderson was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Anderson received a recess appointment
from William McKinley
on April 23, 1901, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Cole. nominated on December 5, 1901; He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on February 4, 1902, and received his commission on February 6, 1902. Anderson's service was terminated on October 1, 1916, due to his death.
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....
.
Anderson was born in Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 70,400. Its county seat is St. Clairsville...
, and attended Mount Union College
Mount Union College
The University of Mount Union is a 4-year private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Alliance, Ohio.Mount Union enrolls 2200 undergraduates. Approximately 50 percent are women and 50 percent are men, representing more than 22 states and 13 countries. Mount Union has an active alumni base of...
. He was a high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
principal, Cambridge, Ohio
Cambridge, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,520 people, 4,924 households, and 2,954 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,055.1 people per square mile . There were 5,585 housing units of an average density of 996.3 per square mile...
in 1871. He was in private practice of law in Cambridge, Ohio
Cambridge, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,520 people, 4,924 households, and 2,954 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,055.1 people per square mile . There were 5,585 housing units of an average density of 996.3 per square mile...
from 1871 to 1889. He was a U.S. Minister to Bolivia
United States Ambassador to Bolivia
The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to Bolivia. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.-See also:...
from 1889 to 1893. He was in private practice of law in Washington, DC from 1893 to 1899. He was a U.S. Attorney for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (now the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia is a federal district court. Appeals from the District are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (in case citations, D.D.C.) is a...
) from 1899 to 1901.
Anderson was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Anderson received a recess appointment
Recess appointment
A recess appointment is the appointment, by the President of the United States, of a senior federal official while the U.S. Senate is in recess. The U.S. Constitution requires that the most senior federal officers must be confirmed by the Senate before assuming office, but while the Senate is in...
from William McKinley
William McKinley
William McKinley, Jr. was the 25th President of the United States . He is best known for winning fiercely fought elections, while supporting the gold standard and high tariffs; he succeeded in forging a Republican coalition that for the most part dominated national politics until the 1930s...
on April 23, 1901, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Cole. nominated on December 5, 1901; 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 February 4, 1902, and received his commission on February 6, 1902. Anderson's service was terminated on October 1, 1916, due to his death.