Lacombe, Emile Henry Born January 29, 1846, in New York, NY Died November 28, 1924, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on May 26, 1887, to a new seat authorized by 24 Stat. 492; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on February 27, 1888. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 1888, and received commission on February 28, 1888. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Assigned on June 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Service terminated on February 15, 1916, due to retirement. Education: Columbia College, A.B., 1863 Columbia College, LL.B., 1865 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1862-1863 Private practice, New York City, 1865-1875, 1916-1924 Assistant corporation counsel, New York City, 1875-1884 Corporation counsel, New York City, 1884-1887 Referee in chancery, New York City, 1919 Research Collections Portraits