Justice Willis Van Devanter #63 (1859-1941) Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar #64 (1857–1916)

Board #178 - Justice Willis Van Devanter #63 (1859-1941) Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar #64 (1857–1916)

This board presents Justice Willis Van Devanter #63 (1859-1941) together with Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar #64(1857–1916) [Lamar is another difficult autograph to find as, he too, died just after less than 5 years of service. One day less.] Lamar was the cousin of L.Q.C. Lamar (#49) in youth Lamar lived next door to future President Woodrow Wilson. He became an experienced Justice from Georgia. The doctor who treated Lamar cited the cause of death as overwork due to his Supreme Court activities.

Justice Van Devanter bought a 700-acre farm near Ellicott Station, Maryland. Ellicott sStation is the oldest surviving train station in the United States and the first terminal of the old B&O Railroad. Van Devanter also purchased Pate Island in Ontario, Canada.

Both Justices offer an autographed card Van Devanter dating his April 7, 1911. There is a picture of nominating President Taft as well as a picture of the entire court containing these two Justices and 3 photographs each of their likenesses.

Board: 178

Offered For: $5350