Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Daniel Ringo, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
First chief justice
Daniel Ringo
The first chief justice of the state of Arkansas was born in Kentucky about 1800… Moved to Arkansas in 1820. Served as clerk of Clark County from 1825 to 1830.. Admitted to the bar 1830… Began practice of law at Washington, Ark... Was partner of George Conway and later of Edward Cross.
Judge Ringo moved to Little Rock in 1833 and became law partner of Chester Ashley... Served as chief justice from 1836 to 1844... Defeated for re-election in 1844 by Thomas Johnson.. Was appointed U.S. district judge in 1849 and served until 1861... After the war he practiced law in Little Rock where he died 1873.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 52
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Daniel Ringo, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
