Thomas Leverett Nelson
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Thomas Leverett Nelson
Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Education
Personal
Thomas Leverett Nelson (1827-1897) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He joined the court in 1879 after an appointment from Rutherford B. Hayes. At the time of appointment, he was a private practice attorney in Worcester, MA. He served until his death on November 21, 1897.[1]
Early life and education
Professional career
- Private practice, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1855-1879
- State representative, Massachusetts Legislature, 1869
- Solicitor, City of Worcester, Massachusetts, 1870-1873
- State railroad commissioner, Massachusetts[1]
Judicial career
District of Massachusetts
Nelson was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on January 7, 1879. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 10, 1879, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 21, 1897. Nelson was succeeded in this position by Francis Cabot Lowell.[1]
See also
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: John Lowell |
District of Massachusetts 1879–1897 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Francis Cabot Lowell |
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| Hayes |
Acheson • Barr • Baxter • Blatchford • Bunn • Butler • Choate • Cox • Davis • Hagner • Hammond • Harlan • Hays • Hunt • James • Key • Lowell • McCormick • McCrary • Morris • Nelson • Turner • Wheeler • Woods |
