John Titus (jurist)
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John Titus (August 12, 1812 – October 16, 1876) was an American attorney and jurist. He served as chief justice of the Supreme Courts of both Utah and Arizona Territory.
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John Titus | |
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Chief Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office June 1, 1870 – July 6, 1874 | |
Nominated by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | William F. Turner |
Succeeded by | Edmund Francis Dunne |
Chief Justice, Utah Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office May 6, 1863 – January 1868 | |
Nominated by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | John F. Kinney |
Succeeded by | Charles C. Wilson |
Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office October 30, 1869 – June 1, 1870 | |
Nominated by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Henry T. Backus |
Succeeded by | Charles Austin Tweed |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-08-12)August 12, 1812 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
Died | October 16, 1876(1876-10-16) (aged 64) Tucson, Arizona |
Political party | Whig/Republican |
Spouse | Martha (Shaw) Buck |
Profession | Attorney |
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