William E. Beck
American jurist
About William E. Beck
Lived 1842 – 1892 (aged 49–50). William E. Beck was an American chief justice.
Career After he completed his education, he was a schoolteacher for several years and he studied the law. He moved to LaSalle County, Illinois and was admitted to the bar in Illinois on November 6, 1861. He practiced law in Mendota and Ottawa, Illinois. He and Byron L. Carr represented the 4th District. Beck was a Republican.
Beck operated a law firm with George D. Reynolds named Beck & Reynolds until November 6, 1876, because Beck had accepted a seat on the bench of the First Judicial District. He became an associate justice of the Colorado Supreme Court January 13, 1880. serving in this position until January 8, 1889.
Death Beck died at his home in Denver on September 2, 1892. He was about 60 years old at the time of his death.
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Who was William E. Beck?
American jurist
When was William E. Beck born?
William E. Beck was born in 1842 in Venango County.
When did William E. Beck die?
William E. Beck died on 2 September 1892 in Colorado, Denver.
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William E. Beck was a chief justice.
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William E. Beck was American.
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