Ellis Lewis
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Ellis Lewis (May 16, 1798 – March 19, 1871) was a Pennsylvania lawyer and judge. He served on the state's Supreme Court for six years, the last three as chief justice.
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Ellis Lewis | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office December 4, 1854[1] – December 7, 1857[Note 1] | |
Preceded by | Jeremiah S. Black |
Succeeded by | Walter H. Lowrie |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office November 17, 1851[1] – December 4, 1854 | |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 29, 1833 – October 14, 1833[2] | |
Governor | George Wolf |
Preceded by | Samuel Douglas |
Succeeded by | George M. Dallas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1798-05-16)May 16, 1798 Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania |
Died | March 19, 1871(1871-03-19) (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[3] |
Spouse | Josephine Wallis |
Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
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