Wallace, William James Born April 14, 1837, in Syracuse, NY Died March 11, 1917, in Jacksonville, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by Ulysses Grant on April 2, 1874, to a seat vacated by Nathan Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on April 7, 1874, and received commission on April 7, 1874. Service terminated on April 25, 1882, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on March 28, 1882, to a seat vacated by Samuel M. Blatchford. Confirmed by the Senate on April 6, 1882, and received commission on April 6, 1882. Service terminated on May 8, 1907, due to retirement. 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 May 8, 1907, due to retirement. Education: Syracuse University Hamilton College, LL.B., 1857 Read law, 1858 Professional Career: Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1859-1874 Mayor, Syracuse, New York, 1873-1874 Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1907-1917 Bibliography Portraits