Alfred Wallin

Alfred Wallin

Alfred Wallin (February 12, 1836 – January 9, 1923) was an American judge who served one of the first three Justices of the Supreme Court of North Dakota from 1889 to 1902.

Background

Alfred C. Wallin was born in Gilbertsville, New York. His family lived in Michigan for a number of years and moved to Chicago in 1851. Wallin's father and two eldest brothers brought a tannery and formed the company of C.C. Wallin & Sons, Manufacturers and Dealers in Leather. Wallin apprenticed as a tanner and currier in the family business.

Wallin received his legal education at the University of Michigan. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1862 and also the Illinois Bar. He served in the United States Army in 1861 and 1862, reenlisted in 1864, and was mustered out in 1865.

Career

After the war he moved to Minnesota and practiced in St. Peter and then in Redwood. He held the office of County Attorney in both Nicollet and Redwood Counties. In 1883, he moved to Fargo, Dakota Territory, and practiced law until elected as one of the first three justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court. He received a seven-year term and was reelected in 1896. Wallin retired at the end of his term on December 31, 1902, after having served approximately 13 years.

Personal life

Alfred Wallin married Ellen Gray Keyes on January 1, 1868 in Elgin, Illinois. They had two children while living in St. Peter, Minnesota. The daughter, Madeleine, was born on October 12, 1868 and the son died in infancy. Alfred Wallin died at age 86 in Santa Monica, California.[1]

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