George M. Dallas (judge)
George Mifflin Dallas was a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and of the United States Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit.Education and career
Born on February 7, 1839, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas read law in 1859. He entered private practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania starting in 1859. He was a Professor of Law for the University of Pennsylvania.Dallas was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1891, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit, to a new joint seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 17, 1892, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on May 24, 1909, due to his retirement.Death
Dallas died on January 21, 1917.
