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Ray, George Washington
Born February 3, 1844, in Otselic, NY
Died January 10, 1925, in Norwich, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on September 12, 1902, to a seat vacated by Alfred C. Coxe; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 2, 1902. Confirmed by the Senate on December 8, 1902, and received commission on December 8, 1902. Service terminated on January 10, 1925, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1867
Professional Career:
Died January 10, 1925, in Norwich, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on September 12, 1902, to a seat vacated by Alfred C. Coxe; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 2, 1902. Confirmed by the Senate on December 8, 1902, and received commission on December 8, 1902. Service terminated on January 10, 1925, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1867
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private and brigade clerk, Civil War
Private practice, Norwich, New York
Farmer, Norwich, New York
U.S. representative from New York, 1883-1885, 1891-1902