Samuel E. Perkins
American judge (1811–1879) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Elliott Perkins (December 6, 1811 – December 17, 1879)[1] was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and judge from the state of Indiana. He served as a Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court from January 21, 1846 to January 3, 1865, and again from January 1, 1877 until his death on December 17, 1879.
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Samuel Elliott Perkins | |
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Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court | |
In office January 21, 1846 – January 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Jeremiah Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Charles Ray |
Nominated by | James Whitcomb |
In office January 1, 1877 – December 17, 1879 | |
Preceded by | John Pettit |
Succeeded by | John T. Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-12-06)December 6, 1811 Brattleboro, Vermont |
Died | December 17, 1879(1879-12-17) (aged 68) |
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