Caleb Blood Smith
1808–1864 · Boston, MA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Dec 22, 1862 | Death, Jan 7, 1864 |
Education
- Miami University, Ohio
- Cincinnati College (now University of Cincinnati)
- Read law, 1828
Professional Career
Private practice, Connersville, Indiana, 1828-1843; Editor, Indiana Sentinel, 1832; State representative, Indiana, 1832-1837, 1840-1841; Commissioner to collect assets and adjust debts, Indiana, 1837; U.S. representative from Indiana, 1843-1849; Member, board of commissioners to adjust claims against Mexico, 1849-1851; Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1851-1859; Secretary of the Interior, 1861-1863
Opinions on This Site
7 opinions from 1854 to 1870
- United States v. Hodson 1870
- Casey v. March 1867
- Giddings v. Steele 1866
- Baskin v. Baskin 1866
- Dows v. . Greene 1862
- Babcock v. Perry 1856
- Dousman v. Hooe 1854