John I. Redick

John Irvin Redick (July 29, 1828 – April 2, 1906) was a prominent pioneer professional, public, and business figure in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was appointed an associate judge of New Mexico Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant.

Redick and Briggs were reputed to be "at the head of the bar and were engaged in nearly every important case.

[3] Redick was chairman of the Nebraska Republican delegation to the convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

He was also chairman of the Nebraska delegation to the convention which nominated President Grant for the second term.

In 1876, Grant appointed Redick as an associate judge of the 2nd District Court in New Mexico, from which he resigned after one year.