Dighton Corson
Dighton Corson (October 21, 1827 – May 7, 1915) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist, and was a pioneer of Wisconsin and South Dakota. He was one of first justices of the South Dakota Supreme Court.
The Honorable Dighton Corson | |
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| Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1889–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Samuel C. Polley |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 1st district | |
| In office January 4, 1858 – January 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick K. Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Palmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1827 Canaan, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1915 (aged 87) Pierre, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas |
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| Spouse |
Elizabeth Hoffman
(m. 1882–1915) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | lawyer, politician |
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