William H. Welch
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William H. Welch

American jurist

William Henry Welch, Sr. (June 1, 1805 – January 23, 1863) was an American jurist.2

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Born Jun 1, 1805, died Jun 23, 1863.1

About

Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, Welch graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. He moved to Minnesota Territory in 1850 and settled in St. Anthony (now Minneapolis). Welch served as a Justice of the Peace. From 1853 to 1858, Welch served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court as appointed by President Pierce. Welch was reappointed for another term by President Buchanan, but his term ended when Minnesota became a State. He moved to Red Wing, Minnesota in 1858 and died there.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedYale Law School3

Career

Occupation: judge.5

Personal life

  • BornJun 1, 1805, Litchfield6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7