Hugh Murray (judge)

Hugh Campbell Murray (April 22, 1825 – September 18, 1857) was an American lawyer and the third Chief Justice of California.

For the Scottish footballer, see Hugh Murray (footballer). For the Scottish rugby player, see Hugh Murray (rugby union).

Hugh Murray
3rd Chief Justice of California
In office
March 1852 – September 18, 1857
Preceded byHenry A. Lyons
Succeeded byDavid S. Terry
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
In office
October 11, 1851 – March 1852
Appointed byGovernor John McDougall
Preceded byNathaniel Bennett
Succeeded byStephen Johnson Field
Personal details
Born(1825-04-22)April 22, 1825
St Louis, Missouri
DiedSeptember 18, 1857(1857-09-18) (aged 32)
Sacramento, California
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