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Don Albert Pardee
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| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office June 16, 1891 – September 26, 1919 |
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| Appointed by | operation of law |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 26 Stat. 826 |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Campbell King |
| Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office May 13, 1881 – December 31, 1911 |
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| Appointed by | James A. Garfield |
| Preceded by | William Burnham Woods |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Don Albert Pardee
March 29, 1837 Wadsworth, Ohio |
| Died | September 26, 1919 (aged 82) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | read law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1866 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Unit | 42nd Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Don Albert Pardee (born March 29, 1837 – died September 26, 1919) was an important judge in the United States. He served on two different high courts: the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit.
Early Life and Career
Don Albert Pardee was born on March 29, 1837, in Wadsworth, Ohio. Instead of going to law school, he learned law by studying with an experienced lawyer. This was called "reading law." He finished his studies in 1859.
After learning law, he started his own legal business, known as "private practice," in Medina County, Ohio. He worked there from 1859 to 1861.
From 1861 to 1866, Don Pardee served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and continued his private law practice from 1865 to 1868.
He also had a special role in New Orleans in 1867. He helped manage cases where people or businesses couldn't pay their debts. From 1868 to 1880, he was a judge for the Louisiana District Court.
In 1879, he helped write the new laws for Louisiana as a delegate at the state's constitutional convention. He also ran for the position of Attorney General of Louisiana as a member of the Republican Party. He went back to his private law practice in New Orleans from 1880 to 1881.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On March 14, 1881, President James A. Garfield chose Don Pardee to become a judge for the United States Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit. This was a very important job. The United States Senate approved his nomination on May 13, 1881, and he officially became a judge that same day.
Later, on June 16, 1891, a new law was passed. Because of this law, Don Pardee automatically became a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as well. This meant he served on both courts at the same time.
On December 31, 1911, the Circuit Courts were closed down. After that, he only served on the Court of Appeals. He continued to serve as a judge until he passed away on September 26, 1919, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the judge appointed by President Garfield who served the longest.
