Wallace Barton Douglas (September 21, 1852 – December 9, 1930) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician.
Wallace Douglas | |
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| Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| 10th Attorney General of Minnesota | |
| In office 1899–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Henry W. Childs |
| Succeeded by | William J. Donahower |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1895–1899 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wallace Barton Douglas September 21, 1852 Leyden, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1930 (aged 78) Ferndale, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prairie Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Michigan (LLB) |
Early life and education
Wallace B. Douglas was born in Leyden, New York on September 21, 1852.[1] He attended the Cazenovia Seminary, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1875.
Career
Douglas moved to Moorhead, Minnesota in 1883 and practiced law.[1] He served as Moorhead City attorney and Clay County attorney. He also served on the Moorhead Board of Education and was the president of the board. Douglas served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1895 to 1899 and was a Republican.[2]
He served as Minnesota Attorney General from 1899 to 1904. He was then appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1904 and served until 1905. Douglas served as chairman of the Minnesota Board of Forestry. Douglas Lodge in Itasca State Park was named after him.
Personal life
Douglas died suddenly in Ferndale, Washington on December 9, 1930. He was buried at Prairie Home Cemetery in Moorhead.[3][4]