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Horace Gray Born March 24, 1828, Boston, MA Died September 15, 1902
Served January 9, 1882 – September 15, 1902 (20 years, 8 months) Appointed by Chester A. Arthur (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 3 Predecessor Nathan Clifford Successor Oliver Wendell Holmes Appointment record December 19, 1881 Nominated December 20, 1881 Confirmed (51–5) December 20, 1881 Commissioned January 9, 1882 Judicial oath September 15, 1902 Died in office