Charles Daniel Drake
1811–1892 · Cincinnati, OH
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Chief Justice | Ulysses Grant (Republican) | Dec 12, 1870 | Resignation, Dec 12, 1885 |
Education
- St. Joseph's College, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Read law with Benjamin Drake, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Partridge Military Academy, Middletown, Connecticut
Professional Career
U.S. Navy midshipman, 1827-1830; Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1833-1834, 1847-1849; Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1834-1847, 1850-1867; Treasurer, Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, 1849; State representative, Missouri, 1859-1860; Delegate and vice president, Missouri constitutional convention, 1865; U.S. senator from Missouri, 1867-1870; Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1885-1892
Opinions on This Site
9 opinions from 1873 to 1875