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Alphonso G. Kellam
Alphonso George Kellam (November 23, 1837June 15, 1909) was an Americans, American lawyer, judge, and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician. He was one of the original justices of the South Dakota Supreme Court, and previously served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. Biography After being educated at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary in Lima, New York, Kellam arrived in Wisconsin about 1857 and studied law with a firm in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Admitted to the bar in 1859, he practiced in Delavan, Wisconsin, Delavan until his service in the American Civil War. In 1862, he assisted in raising a company of United States Volunteers, volunteers for the Union Army and was elected their captain. His company was enrolled as Company D of the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was captured during the Battle of Thompson's Station in March 1863 and spent time as a prisoner of war in Libby Prison. Subseque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Dakota Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of South Dakota. It is composed of a chief justice and four associate justices appointed by the List of Governors of South Dakota, governor. One justice is selected from each of five geographic appointment districts. Justices face a nonpolitical retention election three years after appointment and every eight years after that. The justices also select their own chief justice. The Supreme Court of South Dakota serves as the final appellate court in the state, reviewing the decisions of state circuit courts. , South Dakota Supreme Court, rev. July 2002 The Supreme Court is also authorized to issue original or remedial writs and provide advice to the governor regarding the scope of Executive (government), executive powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |