Thomas Leverett Nelson | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts | |
In office January 10, 1879 – November 21, 1897 | |
Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | John Lowell |
Succeeded by | Francis Cabot Lowell |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Leverett Nelson March 4, 1827 Haverhill, New Hampshire |
Died | November 21, 1897 Worcester, Massachusetts | (aged 70)
Education | Dartmouth College University of Vermont read law |
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.