Born April 11, 1862, in Glens Falls, NY
Died August 27, 1948, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by William H. Taft on April 25, 1910, to a seat vacated by David
J. Brewer; Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 1910, and received commission
on May 2, 1910. Service terminated on June 10, 1916, due to resignation.
Supreme Court of the United States, Chief Justice
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 3, 1930, to a seat vacated by
William H. Taft; Confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 1930, and received
commission on February 13, 1930. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1941.
Service terminated on August 27, 1948, due to death.
Education:
Brown University, A.B., 1881
Read law, 1882
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1884
Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1884-1891
Professor of law, Cornell Law School, 1891-1893
Private practice, New York City, 1893-1906
Special lecturer, Cornell Law School, 1893-1895
Special lecturer, New York University Law School, 1893-1900
Counsel, Stevens Gas Commission, New York Legislature, 1905
Counsel, Armstrong Insurance Commission, New York Legislature, 1905-1906
Special assistant to U.S. attorney general, 1906
State Governor, New York, 1907-1910
Republican candidate for President of the United States, 1916
Private practice, New York City, 1916-1921
U.S. Secretary of State, 1921-1925
Private practice, New York City, 1925-1930
Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, 1926-1930
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