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Henry Thomas Reed

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Henry Thomas Reed
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Years in office: 1921 - 1924

Years in office: 1904 - 1921
Education
Law
Read law, 1870
Personal
Birthplace
Alburgh, VT


Henry Thomas Reed (1846-1924) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

He was nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 5, 1904 to fill a seat vacated by Oliver Perry Shiras. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 1904, and received commission that same day. On November 30, 1921, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on February 22, 1924. Reed was succeeded in this position by George Cromwell Scott.

Early life and education

  • Read law, 1870

Professional career

  • Private practice, Cresco, Iowa, 1870-1904
  • Iowa state representative, 1876

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Iowa

Reed was nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 5, 1904 to fill a seat vacated by Oliver Perry Shiras.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 1904, and received commission that same day. On November 30, 1921, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on February 22, 1924. Reed was succeeded in this position by George Cromwell Scott.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Oliver Perry Shiras
Northern District of Iowa
1904–1921
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
George Cromwell Scott