Hunt, Ward Born June 14, 1810, in Utica, NY Died March 24, 1886, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 3, 1872, to a seat vacated by Samuel Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1872, and received commission on December 11, 1872. Service terminated on January 27, 1882, due to retirement. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Second Circuit, April 28, 1873-January 27, 1882 Education: Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School Union College, B.A., 1828 Read law, 1831 Professional Career: Private practice, Utica, New York, 1832-1865 State assemblyman, New York, 1838 Mayor, Utica, New York, 1844 Judge, New York State Court of Appeals, 1865-1869; chief judge, 1868-1869 Commissioner of appeals, State of New York, 1869-1872