James C. Kerwin

The Honorable
James C. Kerwin
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
January 1, 1905 – January 29, 1921
Preceded byNew Seat
Succeeded byChristian Doerfler
Member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
In office
February 1, 1901 – February 1, 1904
Appointed byRobert M. La Follette
Preceded byOrlando E. Clark
Succeeded byFlorence Griswold Buckstaff
Personal details
Born
James Charles Kerwin

(1850-05-14)May 14, 1850
Menasha, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 29, 1921(1921-01-29) (aged 70)
Madison, Wisconsin
Spouses
  • Helen Lawson
  • (m. 1877)
ChildrenJessie, Alice, Grace, Doris
Parents
  • Michael Kerwin (father)
  • Mary Buckley (mother)
RelativesJim Sensenbrenner (great-grandson)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Professionlawyer, judge

James Charles Kerwin (May 14, 1850 – January 29, 1921) was an American lawyer and judge from Wisconsin. He was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the last 16 years of his life (1905–1921).