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William Henry Seaman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1893–1905
William Henry Seaman , Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. William Henry Seaman (November 15, 1842 – March 8, 1915) was an American lawyer, jurist and Wisconsin pioneer. He served 22 years as a United States federal judge, first as a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (1893–1905), and then as a judge of the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (1905–1915).
Education
- Read law1868
Career
U.S. Army sergeant, 1861-1864; U.S. Army chief clerk, Quartermaster Department, 1864-1866; Private practice, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 1868-1893; Mayor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Alderman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Biography
William Henry Seaman (November 15, 1842 – March 8, 1915) was an American lawyer, jurist and Wisconsin pioneer. He served 22 years as a United States federal judge, first as a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (1893–1905), and then as a judge of the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (1905–1915).
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