Hastings, S. Clinton (Serranus Clinton), 1814-1893

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After leaving New York, S. Clinton Hastings studied law in Iowa and served as a chief justice and member of the U.S. House of Representives. He later became the first chief justice of Calif., 1850-1852. In 1878, he founded and endowed the Hastings College of Law in San Francisco.

From the description of S. Clinton Hastings letter : Norwich, N.Y., to Charles Anthony, Gouverneur, N.Y. : ALS, 1835 Aug. 31. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 48726747

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Birth 1814-11-22

Death 1893-02-18

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