About Henry Calvin Thatcher
Born 1842. Henry Calvin Thatcher was an American jurist.
Henry Calvin Thatcher (1842–1884) was the first chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. He served in the position from 1876 to 1879.
Early life and education Thatcher was born in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania on April 21, 1842. He attended Franklin & Marshall College and graduated in 1864. From there, he went to Albany Law School, where he earned a law degree in 1866. Upon graduating, he traveled to Colorado that same year.
In 1869, President U.S. Grant appointed Thatcher to serve as United States Attorney for Colorado Territory. Thatcher resigned the position after serving a little more than a year and returned to private practice.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Calvin Thatcher?
American jurist (1842–1884)
When was Henry Calvin Thatcher born?
Henry Calvin Thatcher was born in 1842.
What was Henry Calvin Thatcher's occupation?
Henry Calvin Thatcher was a jurist.
What nationality was Henry Calvin Thatcher?
Henry Calvin Thatcher was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henry Calvin Thatcher
· DBpedia: Henry Calvin Thatcher
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Calvin Thatcher. https://biography.guide/henry-calvin-thatcher/
MLA: "Henry Calvin Thatcher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-calvin-thatcher/.
Chicago: "Henry Calvin Thatcher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-calvin-thatcher/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC