William T. Wallace
William T. Wallace (March 22, 1828 – August 11, 1909) was the 12th Chief Justice of California and the 6th Attorney General of California. He served on the Supreme Court of California from 1870 to 1879 and as Attorney General from 1856 to 1858.
Personal information
Wallace was born on March 22, 1828 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.[1]
Career
He ran for Attorney General of California for the Know Nothing party. From 1872-1879 Wallace was the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court.[1]
Death
William T. Wallace died on August 11, 1909, in San Francisco, California.[1]
External links
References
- 1 2 3 "William Wallace, 6th Attorney General". State of California Department of Justice. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
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Preceded by Royal Sprague |
Chief Justice of California 1872–1879 |
Succeeded by Robert F. Morrison |
Preceded by William M. Stewart |
Attorney General of California 1856–1858 |
Succeeded by Thomas H. Williams |
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