Wallace B. Douglas
American jurist (1852–1930); Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
About Wallace B. Douglas
Lived 1852 – 1930 (aged 78). Wallace B. Douglas was an American judge and politician.
Wallace Barton Douglas (September 21, 1852 – December 9, 1930) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician.
Early life and education Wallace B. Douglas was born in Leyden, New York on September 21, 1852 or 1854. He attended the Cazenovia Seminary, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1875.
Career Douglas moved to Moorhead, Minnesota in 1883 and practiced law.
He served as Minnesota Attorney General from 1899 to 1904. He was then appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1904 and served until 1905. Douglas served as chairman of the Minnesota Board of Forestry. Douglas Lodge in Itasca State Park was named after him.
Personal life Douglas died suddenly in Ferndale, Washington on December 9, 1930. He was buried at Prairie Home Cemetery in Moorhead.
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Who was Wallace B. Douglas?
American jurist (1852–1930); Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
When was Wallace B. Douglas born?
Wallace B. Douglas was born on 21 September 1852 in Lewis County, Leyden.
When did Wallace B. Douglas die?
Wallace B. Douglas died on 9 December 1930 in Ferndale.
What was Wallace B. Douglas's occupation?
Wallace B. Douglas was a judge and politician.
What nationality was Wallace B. Douglas?
Wallace B. Douglas was American.
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