Born October 8, 1838, in Shelbyville, KY
Died July 11, 1902, in East Orange, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890, to a new seat created by 26 Stat. 131. Confirmed by the Senate on July 16, 1890, and received commission on July 16, 1890. Served as president, 1890-1897. Service terminated on July 11, 1902, due to death.
Professional Career:
Clerk, U.S. District Court, District of Iowa, 1859-1861
U.S. Army colonel, 1862-1866
Postmaster, Des Moines, Iowa, 1867-1872
Special agent, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1871-1889
Special agent, Port of Philadelphia, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1878-1879
Assistant secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1889-1890