Luther S. Dixon
19th century American judge, 4th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin lawyer. For the songwriter, see Luther Dixon.
Luther Swift Dixon (June 17, 1825 – December 6, 1891) was an American lawyer, jurist, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 4th chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, serving from 1859 to 1874. He previously served as a Wisconsin circuit court judge and district attorney in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
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The Honorable Luther S. Dixon | |
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4th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office April 19, 1859 – June 17, 1874 | |
Appointed by | Alexander Randall |
Preceded by | Edward V. Whiton |
Succeeded by | Edward George Ryan |
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 9th Circuit | |
In office September 5, 1858 – April 19, 1859 | |
Appointed by | Alexander Randall |
Preceded by | Alexander L. Collins |
Succeeded by | Harlow S. Orton |
District Attorney of Columbia County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1853 – December 31, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Amasa G. Cook |
Succeeded by | Levi W. Barden |
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Born | (1825-06-17)June 17, 1825 Milton, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | December 6, 1891(1891-12-06) (aged 66) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
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Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
Spouse |
Mary Eliza Woods
(m. 1852–1891) |
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Education | Norwich University |
Profession | Lawyer, judge |
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