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Henry Thomas Reed

1846 – 1924

United States federal judge

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About Henry Thomas Reed

Lived 1846 – 1924 (aged 77). Henry Thomas Reed was an American lawyer, judge and politician.

Henry Thomas Reed (October 1, 1846 – February 22, 1924) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

Education and career

Born in Alburgh, Vermont, Reed read law in 1870. He was in private practice in Cresco, Iowa from 1870 to 1904. He was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives in 1876.

Federal judicial service

Reed was nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 5, 1904, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa vacated through the retirement of Judge Oliver Perry Shiras. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 7, 1904, and received his commission the same day. After over fifteen years of active service, he assumed senior status on November 30, 1921. Reed's service ended when he died at his home in Cresco on February 22, 1924.

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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Thomas Reed?

United States federal judge

When was Henry Thomas Reed born?

Henry Thomas Reed was born on 1 October 1846 in Alburgh.

When did Henry Thomas Reed die?

Henry Thomas Reed died on 22 February 1924 in Cresco, Iowa, Iowa.

What was Henry Thomas Reed's occupation?

Henry Thomas Reed was a lawyer, judge and politician.

What nationality was Henry Thomas Reed?

Henry Thomas Reed was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Thomas Reed

· Wikidata: Q16031294

· DBpedia: Henry Thomas Reed

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