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Judge David Josiah Brewer

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

David Josiah Brewer served as Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1889 to 1910. The appointment came from Benjamin Harrison in 1889. Education: B.A. from Yale University; Albany Law School. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Benjamin Harrison
Active
1884 – 1910
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Yale University (1856)
  • Albany Law School

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1889 – 1910) — appointed by Benjamin Harrison
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1884 – 1890) — appointed by Chester Arthur
  • Justice1870 – 1884
  • City attorney1869 – 1870
  • Judge1865 – 1869
  • Judge1862 – 1865
  • Commissioner1861 – 1862
  • Private practice1858 – 1861

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Brewer will decide any matter.