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Smith McPherson

Smith McPherson

Iowa Southern District Court

Born 1848 in near Mooreville, IN

Died 1915 in Red Oak, IA

FJC ID: 1598

Smith McPherson (February 14, 1848 – January 17, 1915) was a United States representative from Iowa and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. U.S. representative from Iowa
    1899–1900
  2. Private practice, Red Oak, Iowa
    1870–1874, 1885–1899
  3. State of Iowa
    Attorney general · 1881–1885
  4. Third Judicial District, Iowa
    District attorney · 1874–1880

Appointments

  1. Iowa Southern District Court
    1900–1915 · Appointed by William McKinley (Republican)
    Term ended: Death

Education

  1. University of Iowa College of Law