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 | |
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| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1905 – January 29, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | New Seat |
| Succeeded by | Christian Doerfler |
| Member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents | |
| In office 1901–1904 | |
| Appointed by | Robert M. La Follette |
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| Born | James Charles Kerwin May 14, 1850 Menasha, Wisconsin |
| Died | January 29, 1921 (aged 70) Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Children | Jessie, Alice, Grace, Doris |
| Mother | Mary (Buckley) Kerwin |
| Father | Michael Kerwin |
| Education | University of Wisconsin Law School |
| Profession | lawyer, 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
- "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.
- "Justice James C. Kerwin, Wisconsin Supreme Court". Archived from the original on 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
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| Preceded by New seat |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court 1905 – 1921 |
Succeeded by Christian Doerfler |
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