James C. Kerwin

James Charles Kerwin (May 14, 1850 – January 29, 1921) was an American lawyer and judge from Wisconsin. He was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the last 16 years of his life (1905–1921).

The Honorable
James C. Kerwin
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
January 1, 1905 – January 29, 1921
Preceded byNew Seat
Succeeded byChristian Doerfler
Member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
In office
February 1, 1901 – February 1, 1904
Appointed byRobert M. La Follette
Preceded byOrlando E. Clark
Succeeded byFlorence Griswold Buckstaff
Personal details
Born
James Charles Kerwin

(1850-05-14)May 14, 1850
Menasha, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 29, 1921(1921-01-29) (aged 70)
Madison, Wisconsin
Spouses
  • Helen Lawson
  • (m. 1877)
ChildrenJessie, Alice, Grace, Doris
Parents
  • Michael Kerwin (father)
  • Mary Buckley (mother)
RelativesJim Sensenbrenner (great-grandson)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Professionlawyer, judge
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