Marcus W. Acheson

Marcus W. Acheson
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
In office
June 16, 1891 – June 21, 1906
Appointed byoperation of law
Preceded bySeat established by 26 Stat. 826
Succeeded byJoseph Buffington
Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit
In office
February 3, 1891 – June 21, 1906
Appointed byBenjamin Harrison
Preceded byWilliam McKennan
Succeeded byJoseph Buffington
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
In office
January 14, 1880 – February 9, 1891
Appointed byRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byWinthrop Welles Ketcham
Succeeded byJames Hay Reed
Personal details
Born
Marcus Wilson Acheson

(1828-06-07)June 7, 1828
Washington, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 21, 1906(1906-06-21) (aged 78)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
SpouseSophie Reiter
Parents
  • David Acheson (father)
  • Mary Wilson (mother)
EducationWashington & Jefferson College (BA & LLD)
Occupationjurist
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Marcus Wilson Acheson (June 7, 1828 – June 21, 1906), frequently known as M. W. Acheson, was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and of the United States Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit and previously was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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