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John Erskine

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

John Erskine served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Appointed by Andrew Johnson and confirmed Jan 22, 1866.

Appointed by
Andrew Johnson
Confirmed
Jan 22, 1866
Born
1813

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaAndrew Johnson · Jan 22, 1866 – Apr 25, 1882
  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of GeorgiaAndrew Johnson · Jan 22, 1866 – Dec 1, 1883

Education

  • Read law1846

Career

Private practice, Florida, 1846-1855; Private practice, Newnan, Georgia, 1855-; Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, -1865

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