Thomas Leverett Nelson

Thomas Leverett Nelson
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
In office
January 10, 1879 – November 21, 1897
Appointed byRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byJohn Lowell
Succeeded byFrancis Cabot Lowell
Personal details
Born
Thomas Leverett Nelson

(1827-03-04)March 4, 1827
Haverhill, New Hampshire
DiedNovember 21, 1897(1897-11-21) (aged 70)
Worcester, Massachusetts
EducationDartmouth College
University of Vermont
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Thomas Leverett Nelson (March 4, 1827 – November 21, 1897) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Nelson was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on January 7, 1879, to a seat vacated by John Lowell. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 10, 1879, and received commission the same day. Nelson's service was terminated on November 21, 1897, due to death.