John C. Shields | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
| In office November 9, 1885 – June 7, 1886 | |
| Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Sumner Howard |
| Succeeded by | James Henry Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1848 Livingston County, Michigan |
| Died | April 30, 1892 (aged 44) Fowlerville, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Nellie Stanbaugh (m. 1875) |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Calhoun Shields (January 21, 1848 – April 30, 1892) was an American jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court. Granted a recess appointment by President Grover Cleveland, he is the only nominee to the Arizona territorial bench who was denied senate confirmation.[1]