Born May 20, 1847, in Auburn, NY
Died April 15, 1923, in Hartford, CT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on April 24, 1882, to a seat vacated by William J. Wallace. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 1882, and received commission on May 4, 1882. Service terminated on June 14, 1902, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on May 29, 1902, to a new seat authorized by 32 Stat. 106. Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 1902, and received commission on June 3, 1902. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on May 29, 1902, to a new seat authorized by 32 Stat. 106. Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 1902, and received commission on June 3, 1902. Service terminated on July 31, 1917, due to retirement.

Education:
Read law, 1868

Professional Career:

Private practice, Utica, New York, 1868-1882
Manager, Utica State Hospital, New York, 1880-1882

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to be presiding judge of the U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals), January 5, 1910; nomination withdrawn by president, February 22, 1910