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Ward, Henry Galbraith
Born April 19, 1851, in New York, NY
Died August 24, 1933, in Shelter Island, Long Island, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on May 18, 1907, to a seat vacated by William James Wallace; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1907, and received commission on December 17, 1907. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on May 18, 1907, to a seat vacated by William James Wallace; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1907, and received commission on December 17, 1907. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1921. Service terminated on October 31, 1924, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1870
University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1870
Read law, 1873
Professional Career:
Died August 24, 1933, in Shelter Island, Long Island, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on May 18, 1907, to a seat vacated by William James Wallace; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1907, and received commission on December 17, 1907. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on May 18, 1907, to a seat vacated by William James Wallace; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1907, and received commission on December 17, 1907. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1921. Service terminated on October 31, 1924, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1870
University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1870
Read law, 1873
Professional Career:
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1882-1884
Private practice, New York City, 1884-