Edward Greely Loring
Appointed by President James Buchanan in 1858 and confirmed by the Senate 27–13, Edward Greely Loring was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1802–1890
- Appointed by
- James Buchanan, 1858
- Confirmed
- 27–13
- Chief judge
- Court of Claims, 1859 to 1863
- Education
- Harvard College 1821
- Succeeded
- John James Gilchrist
- Succeeded by
- John Chandler Bancroft Davis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | Court of Claims succeeded John James Gilchrist chief judge 1859 to 1863 | Buchanan (D) | 27–13 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1821 |
| Read law with Charles Greely Loring, Boston, Massachusetts | 1824 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice and master in chancery, Suffolk County, Massachusetts | 1824- |
| Judge of probate, Suffolk County, Massachusetts | 1847-1858 |
| Lecturer, Dane Law School, Harvard University | 1852-1855 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Edward Greely Loring?
- President James Buchanan appointed Edward Greely Loring to the Court of Claims in 1858.
- Was Edward Greely Loring appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Edward Greely Loring was appointed by President James Buchanan, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Edward Greely Loring's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Edward Greely Loring 27–13 on May 6, 1858.
- Which court was Edward Greely Loring on?
- Edward Greely Loring was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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19 years on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).