George Bourquin

George Bourquin

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the District of Montana

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Education

Law

Read law, 1894

Personal

Birthplace

Pennsylvania

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George Bourquin (1863-1958) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana. He was nominated by President William Howard Taft on February 13, 1912. On March 9, 1934, Bourquin assumed senior status. He served until his death on November 15, 1958.

Early life and education

• Read law, 1894

Professional career

• 1909-1912: Attorney in private practice
• 1905-1909: District Court Judge, Silver Bow County, Montana
• 1894-1904: Attorney in private practice

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Montana

Bourquin was nominated by President William Howard Taft on February 13, 1912, to fill a seat vacated by Judge Carl Rasch. Bourquin was confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1912, and received commission that same day. On March 9, 1934, he assumed senior status; he served in this capacity until his death on November 15, 1958. Bourquin was succeeded in this position by Judge James Harris Baldwin.

See also

• Federal judges nominated by William Howard Taft

External links

• Judge Bourquin Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Carl Rasch	District of Montana 1912–1958 Seat #1	Succeeded by: James Harris Baldwin