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