John Henry Ilsley
American judge (1806–1880) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Henry Ilsley (June 22, 1806 – May 9, 1880) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from April 3, 1865, to November 1, 1868.
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John Henry Ilsley | |
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Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
In office April 3, 1865 – November 1, 1868 | |
Preceded by | Albert Voorhies |
Succeeded by | William Wirt Howe |
Personal details | |
Born | (1806-06-22)June 22, 1806 London, England |
Died | May 9, 1880(1880-05-09) (aged 73) Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Profession | Judge |
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Born in London, Ilsley graduated from the University of Oxford, and emigrated to the United States at the age of 19. He taught school until admitted to the bar. Several of his sons served in the Confederate States Army.[1][2]
He died in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.[1][2]