Richard Busteed
1822–1898 · County Cavan, Ireland
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Jan 20, 1864 | Resignation, Oct 20, 1874 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Jan 20, 1864 | Resignation, Oct 20, 1874 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Jan 20, 1864 | Resignation, Oct 20, 1874 |
Education
- Read law, 1846
Professional Career
Private practice, New York City, 1846-1856, 1874-; Corporate counsel for New York City, 1856-1859; U.S. Army captain, 1861; U.S. Army brigadier general, 1862-1863