Ashur Ware
Ashur Ware (1782-1873) was the third federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. He joined the court in 1822 after a nomination by President James Monroe. He served on the court for forty-four years before resigning on May 31, 1866. He passed away on September 10, 1873.[1]
Early life and education
Ware was born in Sherborn, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Harvard College, earning his A.B. in 1804.[1]
Professional career
Ware began his career as the editor of the Boston Yankee of Boston MA from 1816-1817 and the Eastern Argus of Portland, ME from 1817-1820. During his time at the Eastern Argus, Ware also opened a private practice legal office in Portland In 1820, he served as the Secretary of State for the State of Maine for two years.[1]
Judicial Career
District of Maine
Ware was nominated to the court by President James Monroe on February 15, 1822 to fill the seat vacated by Albion Keith Parris. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on February 15, 1822 and he was commissioned that same day. He served on the court for forty-four years. He resigned May 31, 1866. Ware was succeeded in this position by Edward Fox.
See also
External links
- List of all judges who have served on the U.S. District court for the District of Maine.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Judge Ware Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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| Preceded by: Albion Keith Parris |
District of Maine 1822–1866 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Edward Fox
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| Senior judges |
Jon Levy • George Singal • D. Brock Hornby • John Woodcock • | ||
| Magistrate judges | John Nivison • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
Gene Carter • David Sewall • Albion Keith Parris • Ashur Ware • Edward Fox • Nathan Webb • Clarence Hale • John Andrew Peters (Maine) • John Clifford (Maine) • Edward Gignoux • George Mitchell (Maine) • Conrad Cyr • Morton Brody • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
Jon Levy • George Singal • D. Brock Hornby • John Woodcock • Gene Carter • Edward Gignoux • | ||
