George Bourquin
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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.[1]
Early life and education
- Read law, 1894[1]
Professional career
- 1909-1912: Attorney in private practice
- 1905-1909: District Court Judge, Silver Bow County, Montana
- 1894-1904: Attorney in private practice[1]
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.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Judge Bourquin Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by: Carl Rasch |
District of Montana 1912–1958 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: James Harris Baldwin
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1909 |
Bean • Carpenter • Connor • Donworth • Grubb • Hand • Hundley • Lanning • Lurton • Orr • Purdy • Rellstab • Warrington • Willard | ||
1910 |
Archbald • Barber • Carland • Cooper • Denison • De Vries • Hollister • Hughes • Hunt • Killits • Knapp • Knappen • Lamar • Mack • Montgomery • Rasch • Rose • Russell • Smith • Van Devanter • Van Valkenburgh • White | ||
1911 |
Angell • Day • Denison • Elliott • Martin • Rudkin • Schofield • Sessions • H. Smith • W. Smith • Veeder • Whitmer • Youmans • | ||
1912 |
Bourquin • Cheney • Cushman • Dodge • Geiger • Howard • Mayer • McPherson • Morton • Pitney • Pope • Sloan • Thompson • Tuttle • |