Justice John D. Caton

  • Born:
    March 19, 1812 in Monroe, NY
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1842-1843, 1843-1864
  • Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
    1855-1864
  • Succeeded:
    John M. Robinson, Thomas Ford
  • Succeeded by:
    Corydon Beckwith, John M. Robinson
  • Represented:
    9th Circuit (1842-1843), 9th Circuit (1843-1848), 3rd Division (1848-1864)
  • Political Party
    Democrat
  • Died:
    July 30, 1895 in Chicago, IL
  • Buried:
    Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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Cases

Babcock et al. v. Smith et al.

County

Warren County
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Benneson et al. v. Thayer et al.

County

Adams County
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Chapman v. Ogden et al.

County

Cook County
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company v. Cauffman

County

Bureau County
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American Express Company v. Pinckney

County

Cook County
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Churchill et al. v. Abraham

County

Winnebago County
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Austin v. Lott

County

Grundy County
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City of Chicago v. Burtice et al.

County

Cook County
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Belleville & Illinoistown Railroad v. Gregory et ux.

County

St. Clair County
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Davidson v. Johnson

County

Warren County
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