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Judge John Chandler Bancroft Davis

Judge

United States Court of Claims

John Chandler Bancroft Davis served as Judge on the United States Court of Claims from 1882 to 1883. The appointment came from Chester Arthur in 1882. Education: B.A. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: United States Court of Claims.

Court
United States Court of Claims
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Chester Arthur
Active
1877 – 1883
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Harvard University (1847)

Career History

  • JudgeUnited States Court of Claims (1882 – 1883) — appointed by Chester Arthur
  • JudgeUnited States Court of Claims (1877 – 1881) — appointed by Rutherford Hayes
  • Reporter of decisions1883 – 1902
  • Assistant secretary of state1881 – 1882
  • Secretary and U.S. agent, Joint High Commission1871 – 1873
  • Assistant secretary of state1869 – 1871
  • State assemblyman1868 – 1869
  • American corespondent1854 – 1861
  • Private practice1853 – 1862
  • Secretary and charge d'affaires1849 – 1852

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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 Davis will decide any matter.