Howry, Charles Bowen Born May 14, 1844, in Oxford, MS Died July 20, 1928, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on November 23, 1896, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Nott; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on January 28, 1897, and received commission on January 28, 1897. Service terminated on March 6, 1915, due to resignation. Education: University of Mississippi, LL.B., 1867 Professional Career: Private and First Lieutenant, Confederate Army, 1862-1865 Private practice, Oxford, Mississippi, 1867-1874, 1878-1893 Member, Mississippi House of Representatives, 1880-1884 U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, 1885-1889 Assistant U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., 1893-1896 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1915-1928 Chairman, Board of Arbitration, New York City, 1916 Special counsel, U.S. Department of Labor, 1918-1919