History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Waite, Byron Sylvester
Born September 27, 1852, in Penfield, NY
Died December 31, 1930, in Yonkers, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Reassigned on May 28, 1926, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 669. Service terminated on November 1, 1930, due to retirement.

Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on June 13, 1902, to a seat vacated by Charles H. Ham; Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1902, and received commission on June 25, 1902. Service terminated on May 28, 1926, due to assignment to another court.

Education:
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University of Michigan, B.A., 1880

Professional Career:
Private practice, Wayne County, Michigan, 1881-1889
Member, Michigan House of Representatives, 1889-1890, 1895-1896
Assistant prosecuting attorney, Wayne County, Michigan, 1895-1898
Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, Michigan, 1898-1900

 

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