John Chandler Bancroft Davis
1822–1907 · Worcester, MA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) | Dec 14, 1877 | Resignation, Dec 9, 1881 |
| Court of Claims | Judge | Chester A. Arthur (Republican) | Dec 20, 1882 | Resignation, Nov 5, 1883 |
Education
- Read law, 1844
- Harvard College, A.B., 1847
Professional Career
Secretary and charge d'affaires, London legation, U.S. Department of State, 1849-1852; Private practice, New York City, 1853-1862; American corespondent, London Times, 1854-1861; State assemblyman, New York, 1868-1869; Assistant secretary of state, 1869-1871, 1881-1882; Secretary and U.S. agent, Joint High Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, 1871-1873; Reporter of decisions, Supreme Court of the United States, 1883-1902