George Tyler Bigelow

[3] Having graduated at age 19, Bigelow "was deemed too young to begin a career in law and so was sent to Maryland to gain a broader knowledge of the world through teaching".

[1] In 1833 Bigelow went to study in the law office of Charles G. Loring, Boston, and the next year was admitted to the bar at East Cambridge.

[1] Following the Broad Street Riot on June 11, 1837, the guards were felt to have provided excellent service in dealing with the event, and Bigelow was chosen as their captain.

[1] In 1843 he formed a legal partnership with Manlius S. Clarke, and began to practice, principally as a jury advocate.

In the despatch of business, in the management of the docket, in his clear and able charges to the jury, in his absolute impartiality, he won the applause and even the admiration of the bar".

[1] Briggs then appointed Bigelow to a seat on the state supreme court vacated by the resignation of Judge Samuel Wilde.

[5] The announcement was met with general regret, and he was requested by members of the bar to reconsider his determination of resigning.