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Tenney, Asa Wentworth
Born May 20, 1833, in Dalton, NH
Died December 10, 1897, in Brooklyn, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Nominated by William McKinley on July 2, 1897, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Benedict. Confirmed by the Senate on July 8, 1897, and received commission on July 8, 1897. Service terminated on December 10, 1897, due to death.
Education:
Dartmouth College, 1859
Read law, 1863
Professional Career:
Died December 10, 1897, in Brooklyn, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Nominated by William McKinley on July 2, 1897, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Benedict. Confirmed by the Senate on July 8, 1897, and received commission on July 8, 1897. Service terminated on December 10, 1897, due to death.
Education:
Dartmouth College, 1859
Read law, 1863
Professional Career:
Private practice, Brooklyn and New York City, 1863-1897
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, 1873-1885