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Choate, William Gardner

Born August 30, 1830, in Salem, MA
Died November 14, 1920, in Wallingford, CT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on March 14, 1878, to a seat vacated by Samuel Blatchford. Confirmed by the Senate on March 25, 1878, and received commission on March 25, 1878. Service terminated on June 1, 1881, due to resignation.

Education:
Harvard University, A.B., 1852
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1854

Professional Career:

Private practice, North Danvers, Massachusetts, 1855-1857
Private practice, Salem, Massachusetts, 1857-1865
Private practice, New York City, 1865-1878, 1881-1920