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Erskine, John
Born September 13, 1813, in Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland (now Northern Ireland)
Died January 27, 1895, in Atlanta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on July 10, 1865, to a seat vacated by John Cochran Nicoll; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on April 25, 1882, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on July 10, 1865, to a seat vacated by John Cochran Nicoll; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on December 1, 1883, due to retirement.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Died January 27, 1895, in Atlanta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on July 10, 1865, to a seat vacated by John Cochran Nicoll; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on April 25, 1882, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on July 10, 1865, to a seat vacated by John Cochran Nicoll; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on December 1, 1883, due to retirement.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Private practice, Florida, 1846-1855
Private practice, Newnan, Georgia, 1855-
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, -1865