Thomas Arthur (Iowa judge)

Thomas Arthur (July 12, 1860 – September 15, 1925) was a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court from September 15, 1920, until his death on September 15, 1925, appointed from Harrison County, Iowa.

Thomas Arthur
Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
September 15, 1920 – September 15, 1925
Personal details
Born(1860-07-12)July 12, 1860
Harrison County, Iowa, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1925(1925-09-15) (aged 65)
Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materState University of Iowa
ProfessionJudge

Born on a farm in Harrison County, Iowa, Arthur attended rural schools and received his law degree from the State University of Iowa in 1881.[1] A Republican, Arthur served as a district court judge from 1911 to 1920, when he was appointed to the supreme court.[2]

Arthur died at Iowa Methodist Hospital at the age of 65, following a heart attack in his office that morning.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Thomas Arthur Will Be Buried At Logan Home", The Des Moines Register (September 16, 1925), p. 7.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas Arthur, Supreme Court Justice, Dead", Quad-City Times (September 15, 1925), p. 1.
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Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
1920–1925
Succeeded by