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Lucius Quintus C. Lamar Born September 17, 1825, Eatonton, GA
Served January 18, 1888 – January 23, 1893 (5 years) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 4 Predecessor William Burnham Woods Successor Howell Edmunds Jackson Appointment record December 6, 1887 Nominated January 16, 1888 Confirmed (32–28) January 16, 1888 Commissioned January 18, 1888 Judicial oath January 23, 1893 Died in office