William Tod Otto

Subsequently, he was among those instrumental in delivering Indiana, a key swing state, to Lincoln in the presidential election.

Anticipating the outbreak of southern hostilities, Lincoln wanted Otto to be involved in military organization.

According to The New York Times (Page 1, April 16, 1865), Judge Otto was among those surrounding Lincoln's bedside when the great man died after being shot by John Wilkes Booth.

Otto went on to serve as a diplomat, helping arbitrate claims against Spain, as well as a delegate to the Universal Postal Union congress in Lisbon, Portugal.

In 1875, he was named Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States, a position he held until 1883.