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Board of General Appraisers: Shurtleff, Ferdinand N.

Born April 4, 1837 in Hartland, NY
Died April 6, 1903 in Portland, OR

Federal Judicial Service:
Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on July 17, 1890, to a new seat created by 26 Stat. 131. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1890, and received commission on July 22, 1890. Service terminated on May 12, 1899, due to removal from office by William McKinley.

Professional Career:
Private practice, Portland, Oregon
Commissary, Grande Ronde Indian Reservation, Oregon, 1864-1869
Deputy collector of customs and collector of customs, Portland, Oregon, 1870-1880
Superior officer, collector of customs, Portland, Oregon, 1880-1890