James C. Kerwin

James Charles Kerwin (May 14, 1850  January 29, 1921) was an American lawyer and judge from Wisconsin. He was a Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for 16 years.

The Honorable

James C. Kerwin
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
January 1, 1905  January 29, 1921
Preceded byNew Seat
Succeeded byChristian Doerfler
Member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
In office
1901–1904
Appointed byRobert M. La Follette
Personal details
Born
James Charles Kerwin

(1850-05-14)May 14, 1850
Menasha, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 29, 1921(1921-01-29) (aged 70)
Madison, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)
  • Helen Lawson
  • (m. 1877)
ChildrenJessie, Alice, Grace, Doris
MotherMary (Buckley) Kerwin
FatherMichael Kerwin
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Professionlawyer, judge

Biography

Born in Menasha, Wisconsin,[1] Kerwin graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1875.[1] In 1904, he was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, taking office in January 1905. He was re-elected in 1914 and served until his death in 1921.[2] He died unexpectedly at his home in Madison.[1]

Notes

  1. "Member of State High Court Since 1904 Passes Away at Madison Home". The Capital Times. January 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2016 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Justice James C. Kerwin, Wisconsin Supreme Court". Archived from the original on 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
Legal offices
Preceded by
New seat
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
1905  1921
Succeeded by
Christian Doerfler


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