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Ross, Erskine Mayo
Born June 30, 1845, in Culpeper County, VA
Died December 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 16, 1886, to a new seat authorized by 24 Stat. 308. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1887, and received commission on January 13, 1887. Service terminated on March 5, 1895, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1925. Service terminated on December 10, 1928, due to death.
Education:
Virginia Military Institute, 1865
Read law, 1869
Professional Career:
Died December 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 16, 1886, to a new seat authorized by 24 Stat. 308. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1887, and received commission on January 13, 1887. Service terminated on March 5, 1895, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1925. Service terminated on December 10, 1928, due to death.
Education:
Virginia Military Institute, 1865
Read law, 1869
Professional Career:
Confederate Army cadet
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1869-1879, 1886-1887
Justice, Supreme Court of California, 1879-1886