John Davis
1851–1902 · Newton, MA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | Chester A. Arthur (Republican) | Jan 20, 1885 | Death, May 5, 1902 |
Education
- University of Paris
- Heidelberg University, Germany
- Frederick William University (now Humboldt University of Berlin)
- Read law, 1874
Professional Career
Clerk, U.S. Department of State, 1870-1872; Private secretary, U.S. Agent J. C. Bancroft Davis, Joint High Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, 1872; Private secretary, Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, 1872-1873; Clerk, Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims, 1874; Private practice, New York City and Washington, D.C., 1874-1881; Assistant counsel of the United States, French-American Claims Commission, 1881-1882; First assistant and acting secretary of state, 1882-1885
Opinions on This Site
1 opinion from 1900 to 1900