John Simson Woolson | |
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 John Simson Woolson | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa | |
| In office August 14, 1891 – December 4, 1899 | |
| Appointed by | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | James M. Love |
| Succeeded by | Smith McPherson |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 11, 1886 – January 10, 1892 | |
| In office January 14, 1878 – January 8, 1882 | |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 10, 1876 – January 13, 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Simson Woolson December 6, 1840 Tonawanda, New York |
| Died | December 4, 1899 (aged 58) Des Moines, Iowa |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Mt Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, USA |
| Citizenship | American |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mira Thornton Bird |
| Children | Paul, Ralph, Miriam, Grace, Ruth |
| Parents |
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| Education | Wesleyan University (A.B., A.M.) read law |
| Occupation | Law |
John Simson Woolson (December 6, 1840 – December 4, 1899) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.