John William Showalter

John William Showalter
John William Showalter
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
	In office; March 1, 1895 – December 10, 1898
Appointed by	Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Seat established by 28 Stat. 643
Succeeded by	Peter S. Grosscup
Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit
	In office; March 1, 1895 – December 10, 1898
Appointed by	Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Seat established by 28 Stat. 643
Succeeded by	Peter S. Grosscup
Personal details
Born	John William Showalter; February 8, 1844; Mason County, Kentucky
Died	December 10, 1898 (aged 54); Chicago, Illinois
Education	Yale University; read law

John William Showalter (February 8, 1844 – December 10, 1898) was a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and of the United States Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit.

Education and career

Born in Mason County, Kentucky, Showalter graduated from Yale University in 1867 and read law to enter the bar in 1871. He was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1870 to 1895.[1]

Showalter was nominated by President Grover Cleveland on February 25, 1895, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the United States Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit, to a new joint seat authorized by 28 Stat. 643. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 1, 1895, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on December 10, 1898, due to his death in Chicago.[1]

Legal offices
Preceded by Seat established by 28 Stat. 643	Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit 1895–1898	Succeeded by Peter S. Grosscup
Preceded by Seat established by 28 Stat. 643	Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 1895–1898	Succeeded by Peter S. Grosscup

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