Biography

Possibly found in 18330206BJS_WHS1. BJS eats Turkey at his place with Mr. Siblee (possibly Sibley).

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on August 5, 1861, to a seat vacated by Isaac S. K. Ogier. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1861, and received commission on August 5, 1861. Service terminated on February 23, 1866, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1820

Professional Career:
Private practice, Bath, New York, 1820-
Private practice, Rochester, New York,     -1834,     -1846
President, City Bank of Rochester [New York], 1834-1835
State assemblyman, New York, 1833
Mayor, Rochester, New York
Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1846-1854
Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1854-1861