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Joseph Casey (congressman)
American politician and jurist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Casey (December 17, 1814 – February 10, 1879) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania and a judge and chief justice of the Court of Claims.
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Joseph Casey | |
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Chief Justice of the Court of Claims | |
In office March 13, 1863 – December 1, 1870 | |
Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | Seat established by 12 Stat. 765 |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Drake |
Judge of the Court of Claims | |
In office May 23, 1861 – March 13, 1863 | |
Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | George Parker Scarburgh |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | James Pollock |
Succeeded by | James Gamble |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Casey (1814-12-17)December 17, 1814 Ringgold, Maryland |
Died | February 10, 1879(1879-02-10) (aged 64) Washington, D.C. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Whig |
Education | read law |
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