History of the Federal Judiciary


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Wheeler, Hoyt Henry
Born August 30, 1833, in Chesterfield, NH
Died November 19, 1906, in Brattleboro, VT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on March 15, 1877, to a seat vacated by David Allen Smalley. Confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1877, and received commission on March 16, 1877. Service terminated on September 30, 1906, due to retirement.

Education:
Read law, 1859

Professional Career:
Private practice, Jamaica, Vermont, 1859-1867
Member, Vermont House of Representatives, 1867
Member, Vermont State Senate, 1868-1869
Judge, Supreme Court, State of Vermont, 1869-1877
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