George Shiras

George Shiras

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Supreme Court of the United States

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Personal

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pa.

George Shiras, Jr. (1832-1924) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on July 19, 1892. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 26, 1892, and received commission that same day. He retired on February 23, 1903.^[1] Shiras passed away on August 2, 1924.

Shiras was one of four justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Benjamin Harrison.^[2] Shiras served during The Fuller Court.

Education

Shiras received his degree from Yale College in 1853 and his law degree by reading law.^[1]

Professional career

Shiras spent his legal career in private practice. From 1855 to 1858, he practiced in Dubuque, Iowa. He spent the rest of his legal career practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.^[1]

See also

• The Fuller Court

External links

• HistoryCentral.com, "Biography"

Footnotes

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