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 reassignment. Education: Spencerian Business College, 1882 Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1889 Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.M., 1890 Professional Career: Clerk and private secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1882-1897 Assistant secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1897-1899