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Charles Christopher Catron (September 30, 1879 – November 8, 1951)[1] was a New Mexico lawyer, politician, and judge who served as a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court from March 15, 1929 to December 31, 1930. He was not nominated for reelection.
His father, Thomas B. Catron, was a United States Senator.[1]
Catron served in the first New Mexico State Legislature in 1912.[1]
On March 15, 1929, Catron and John F. Simms Sr. were appointed by Governor Richard C. Dillon to two newly-created seats on the state supreme court.[2] Catron was speculated to be a candidate for re-election in 1930.[3]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Charles C. Catron Dies at Santa Fe", Albuquerque Journal (November 10, 1951), p. 3.
- ^ "Governor Appoints Judges", Cavern City Chronicle (March 17, 1929), p. 1.
- ^ "Big Problems for G.O.P. Are Governor and Congressman", Albuquerque Journal (September 21, 1930), p. 2.
Category:1879 births
Category:1951 deaths
Category:Justices of the New Mexico Supreme Court
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