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William Truslow Newman

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

William Truslow Newman served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Appointed by Grover Cleveland and confirmed Jan 13, 1887.

Appointed by
Grover Cleveland
Confirmed
Jan 13, 1887
Born
1843

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaGrover Cleveland · Jan 13, 1887 – Feb 14, 1920

Education

  • Read law1866

Career

Confederate Army first lieutenant, 1861-1865; Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1866-1871, 1883-1886; City attorney, Atlanta, Georgia, 1871-1883

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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