Background
Kohlsaat, Christian Cecil was born on January 8, 1844 in in Edwards Company, Illinois, United States. Son of Reimer and Sarah (Hall) Kohlsaat.
Kohlsaat, Christian Cecil was born on January 8, 1844 in in Edwards Company, Illinois, United States. Son of Reimer and Sarah (Hall) Kohlsaat.
Brother of Herman Henry K. Education common schools, Galena, Illinois, and University of Chicago. (Doctor of Laws, Illinois College, 1903).
Was law reporter Chicago Journal. Minute clerk Company Court, 1867. Admitted to bar, and practiced at Chicago, 1867-1890.
Defeated for company judge, 1881.
Member Board of West Park Commissioners, 1880-1890. Probate judge Cook Company, Illinois, 1890-1899.
United States district judge, Northern District, Illinois, 1899-1905, United States circuit judge, 7th Circuit, since 1905. Trustee Young Men's Christian Association, Lewis Institute President Union League Club, 1896.
Home: Chicago, Illinois.
Member Board of West Park Commissioners
Married Frances South. Smith, June 1871.