Chadwick, Stephen James, 1863-1931
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Stephen James Chadwick, born 1863, Roseburg, Oregon, was the son of Governor Stephen Fowler Chadwick.
From the guide to the Stephen James Chadwick speech, 1930 October 25, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)
Stephen James Chadwick, civic leader and judge, was born in Roseberg, Oregon, in 1863, moving to Colfax, Washington, in approximately 1885. Chadwick was a judge of the Superior Court of Whitman County from 1900 to 1908; judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Washington from 1908 to 1919; and chief justice in 1918 and 1919. He ran in the Washington Democratic gubernatorial primary in 1926 but lost to A. Scott Bullitt. Judge Chadwick then resumed the practice of law in Seattle in partnership with his son, Stephen Fowler Chadwick. Judge Chadwick was also an active member of the Freemasons. He died on November 19, 1931.
From the description of Stephen James Chadwick papers, 1910-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 76295092
Stephen James Chadwick, born 1863, Roseburg, Oregon, was the son of Governor Stephen Fowler Chadwick.
He received his academic training in Willamette University and University of Oregon. In 1885 he was admitted to the bar, locating for practice in Eastern Washington. From 1900 to 1908 he was the Superior Judge for Whitman County. Judge Chadwick was elected to the Supreme bench in 1908, resigning from that tribunal in 1919 to enter private practice in Seattle.
From the description of Stephen James Chadwick speech [manuscript], 1930 October 25. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 693569115
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