James Graham Jenkins (Wisconsin)

James Graham Jenkins (1834-1921) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

He was nominated by President Grover Cleveland on March 20, 1893. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 23, 1893, and received commission that same day. He retired on February 23, 1905.^[1]

Early life and education

• Read law, 1855^[1]

Professional career

• Private practice, New York City, 1855-1857
• Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1857-1888
• City attorney, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1863-1867
• Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1905-1908
• Dean, Marquette University Law School, 1908-1913^[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Wisconsin

Jenkins was nominated by Grover Cleveland on June 19, 1888, to a seat vacated by Charles Dyer. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1888, and received commission on July 2, 1888. His service was terminated on March 23, 1893, due to appointment to another judicial position. Jenkins was succeeded in this position by William Henry Seaman.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Jenkins was nominated by Grover Cleveland on March 20, 1893, to a seat vacated by Walter Quintin Gresham. Confirmed by the Senate on March 23, 1893, and received commission on March 23, 1893. His service terminated on February 23, 1905, due to retirement.

U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit

Jenkins was nominated by Grover Cleveland on March 20, 1893, to a seat vacated by Walter Quintin Gresham. Confirmed by the Senate on March 23, 1893, and received commission on March 23, 1893. Service terminated on February 23, 1905, due to retirement.

External links

• Jenkins Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes