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Charles Cooper Nott

Former judge · Court of Claims

Charles Cooper Nott served on the Court of Claims. Appointed by Grover Cleveland and confirmed Dec 15, 1896.

Appointed by
Grover Cleveland
Confirmed
Dec 15, 1896
Born
1827

Appointments

  • Judge, Court of ClaimsAbraham Lincoln · Feb 22, 1865 – Nov 23, 1896
  • Chief Justice, Court of ClaimsGrover Cleveland · Dec 15, 1896 – Dec 31, 1905

Education

  • Union CollegeA.B., 1848
  • Read law, Albany, New York1850

Career

Private practice, New York City, 1851-1861, 1864-1865; U.S. Army captain and colonel, 1861-1864; Reporter, Court of Claims, 1867-1914

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

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Charles Cooper Nott, Court of Claims,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1393216/charles-cooper-nott (accessed 2026-10-14).

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