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Werker, Henry Frederick
Born April 16, 1920, in Glendale, NY
Died May 10, 1984, in Pelham, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 31, 1974, to a seat vacated by Sylvester J. Ryan. Confirmed by the Senate on June 21, 1974, and received commission on July 9, 1974. Service terminated on May 10, 1984, due to death.
Education:
New York University, A.B., 1941
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1946
Professional Career:
Died May 10, 1984, in Pelham, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 31, 1974, to a seat vacated by Sylvester J. Ryan. Confirmed by the Senate on June 21, 1974, and received commission on July 9, 1974. Service terminated on May 10, 1984, due to death.
Education:
New York University, A.B., 1941
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1946
Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1942-1958
Private practice, New York City, 1946-1958
Private practice, Greenville, New York, 1958-1968
Private practice, Catskill, New York, 1961-1968
Social services attorney and assistant county attorney, Greene County, New York, 1967-1969
Judge, family court judge, and surrogate, Greene County [New York] Court, 1969-1974