The Honorable Aad J. Vinje | |
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12th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office February 12, 1922 – March 23, 1929 | |
Preceded by | Robert G. Siebecker |
Succeeded by | Marvin B. Rosenberry |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office September 10, 1910 – March 23, 1929 | |
Appointed by | James O. Davidson |
Preceded by | Joshua Eric Dodge |
Succeeded by | Chester A. Fowler |
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 11th Circuit | |
In office August 10, 1895 – September 10, 1910 | |
Appointed by | William H. Upham |
Preceded by | Roujet D. Marshall |
Succeeded by | Frank A. Ross |
Personal details | |
Born | Aad John Vinje November 10, 1857 Voss, Hordaland, Norway |
Died | March 23, 1929 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison |
Spouse |
Alice Idell Miller
(m. 1886–1929) |
Children | Arthur David Janet Ethel |
Parent |
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Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
Profession | Lawyer, judge |
Aad John Vinje (November 10, 1857 – March 23, 1929) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and jurist. He was the 12th chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, serving from 1922 until his death in 1929. He previously served 15 years as a Wisconsin circuit court judge in the northwest of the state.[1]