Justice Stanley Reed #77 (1884-1980)
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Justice Stanley Reed #77 (1884-1980)

Reed came from Kentucky and his forefathers were in America early on. His father was a doctor. It is without doubt that Justice Reed was the last man to be elevated to the Supreme Court without having a law degree. (many think he did better than many who served with law degree. Once the saddle becomes a comfort the horse is easier to ride.) Reed was married to Winifred who mothered for him two sons. They both became graduated lawyers. Reed autographs a chambers card.

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Earl Warren #88(1953-1969) Stanley Reed #77 (1928-1957) Thomas Clark #86 (1949-1967) Charles Whittaker #91 (1949-1967) Abraham Fortas #95 (1945-1960)
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Earl Warren #88(1953-1969) Stanley Reed #77 (1928-1957) Thomas Clark #86 (1949-1967) Charles Whittaker #91 (1949-1967) Abraham Fortas #95 (1945-1960)

1. 14th Chief Justice Earl Warren #88 from California whose father was murdered in an unsolved crime in Bakersfield, California.

2. Stanley Forman reed #77 from Kentucky who lost the most hair during his term of service which spanned 19 years.

3. Tom C. Clark #86 was from Texas whom President Johnson, also from Texas conspired to appoint Clark’s son attorney general so Clark would resign so he could appoint Thurgood Marshall.

4. Charles E. Whittaker #91 the first judge to serve at all three levels of the Federal Bench .

5. Abraham Fortas #95 friend of Johnson who was going to name Fortas Chief until Wolfson scandal was discovered and Fortas resigned.

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Stanley Matthews #46 (1824-1889) Horace Gray #47 (1828-1902)
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Stanley Matthews #46 (1824-1889) Horace Gray #47 (1828-1902)

Matthews attended school with the President that nominated him, Rutherford Hayes. No action was taken…the nomination died he later, was nominated to the court by James A. Garfield. Matthews was confirmed by the senate 24 votes to 23. Matthews autographs a slip of paper noting he is an Associate Justice.

Horace Gray enrolled at Harvard at 13. He attended Harvard Law and admitted to the bar in 1851. The board presents likenesses of both men by print and photo. Gray notes, he is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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