Born in Rome , New York , Judd received a liberal schooling . He studied law . He was admitted to the bar in 1836 and commenced practice in his hometown . He moved to Chicago , Illinois in 1836 and continued the practice of his profession . He served as city attorney 1837 – 1839 . He served as a member of the Illinois Senate from 1844 to 1860 . He served as delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention . He was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Prussia by President Abraham Lincoln on March 6 , 1861 , and served until 1865
1860 Republican National Convention
1860 Republican National Convention
Norman B. Judd