Gray, George Born May 4, 1840, in New Castle, DE Died August 7, 1925, in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on March 29, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 846; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 11, 1899. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1899, and received commission on December 18, 1899. Service terminated on June 1, 1914, due to retirement. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on March 29, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 846; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 11, 1899. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1899, and received commission on December 18, 1899. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Harvard Law School College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1859 Read law, 1863 College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.M., 1863 Professional Career: Private practice, New Castle, Delaware, 1863-1879 Attorney general, State of Delaware, 1879-1885 U.S. senator from Delaware, 1885-1899 Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, 1900-1925 Research Collections Bibliography