Samuel Crawford (jurist)
19th century American politician and judge, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Crawford (April 20, 1820 – February 28, 1861) was an Irish American immigrant, lawyer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of the first elected justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1853. He was also the first incumbent Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to be defeated seeking re-election.
For other people with the same name, see Samuel Crawford (disambiguation).
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The Honorable Samuel Crawford | |
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Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office June 1, 1853 – June 1, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Orsamus Cole |
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Born | (1820-04-20)April 20, 1820 Ballybay, Ireland, UK |
Died | February 28, 1861(1861-02-28) (aged 40) Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Cause of death | Stroke |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jane Milton Sweet |
Children | 4 |
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