Born May 4, 1840, in New Castle, DE
Died August 7, 1925, in Wilmington, DE

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit
Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on March 29, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 846; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 11, 1899. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1899, and received commission on December 18, 1899. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on March 29, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 846; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 11, 1899. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1899, and received commission on December 18, 1899. Service terminated on June 1, 1914, due to retirement.

Education:
Harvard Law School
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1859
Read law, 1863
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.M., 1863

Professional Career:

Private practice, New Castle, Delaware, 1863-1879
Attorney general, State of Delaware, 1879-1885
U.S. senator from Delaware, 1885-1899
Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, 1900-1925