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Board of General Appraisers: Jewell, James A.

Birth date unknown
Died February 3, 1912

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 17, 1890. Service terminated c. July 15, 1903-August 12, 1903, due to resignation.

Professional Career:
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, New York Volunteers, 1862-1865
U.S. Department of the Treasury, New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, 1885-1890; chief of special agents, 1885-1889; special agent, 1889-1890

 

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