John F. Kinney
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"John Kinney" redirects here. For the American outlaw, see John Kinney (outlaw).
John Fitch Kinney (April 2, 1816 – August 16, 1902) was a prominent American attorney, judge, and Democratic politician. He served as Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa, twice as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah and one term as the Territory of Utah's Delegate in the House of Representatives of the 38th Congress.
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John F. Kinney | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa | |
In office 1847–1854 | |
Appointed by | Ansel Briggs |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | John M. Bernhisel |
Succeeded by | William H. Hooper |
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah | |
In office 1854–1857 | |
Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
In office 1860–1863 | |
Appointed by | James Buchanan |
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Born | John Fitch Kinney (1816-04-02)April 2, 1816 New Haven, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 16, 1902(1902-08-16) (aged 86) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Spouses | Hannah Hall (m. 1838–1895)Lucy Jane Leonard
(m. 1899–1902) |
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