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Edward Whitson

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Edward Whitson served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Appointed by Theodore Roosevelt and confirmed Mar 14, 1905.

Appointed by
Theodore Roosevelt
Confirmed
Mar 14, 1905
Born
1852

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonTheodore Roosevelt · Mar 14, 1905 – Oct 15, 1910

Education

  • Read law1879

Career

Auditor, Yakima County, Washington Territory, 1875-1876; Territorial legislator, Washington Territory, 1877-1878; Mayor, North Yakima, Washington Territory, 1886-1888; Private practice

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

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Edward Whitson, District Court for the Eastern District of…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1389711/edward-whitson (accessed 2026-10-13).

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