History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Howell, William Barberie
Born July 5, 1865, in Freehold, NJ
Died April 4, 1927

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Reassigned on May 28, 1926, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 669. Served as chief judge, 1926-1927. Service terminated on April 4, 1927, due to death.

Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by William McKinley on February 8, 1899, to a seat vacated by George H. Sharpe; Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1899, and received commission on February 24, 1899. Served as chief judge, 1925-1926. Service terminated on May 28, 1926, due to assignment to another court.

Education:
Spencerian Business College, 1882
Columbian University School of Law, LL.B., 1889
Columbian University School of Law, LL.M., 1890

Professional Career:
Clerk and private secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, Washington, D.C., 1882-1897
Assistant secretary of the treasury, Washington, D.C., 1897-1899

 

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