Walter Irving McCoy

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Walter Irving McCoy
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1914 - 1918
Education
Bachelor's
Harvard, 1882
Law
Harvard Law, 1886
Personal
Birthplace
Troy, NY


Walter Irving McCoy (1859-1933) was the Chief Justice of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

District of Columbia

McCoy was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on May 16, 1918 to replace James Harry Covington. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 22nd, and received commission that same day. He retired on December 8, 1929.[1]

District of Columbia

McCoy was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on September 29, 1914 to replace Job Barnard. He was confirmed by the Senate on October 2nd, and received commission that same day. He served in this position until May 22, 1918, when he was appointed as the Chief Justice.[1]

Education

  • Harvard University, A.B., 1882
  • Harvard University, A.M., 1886
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1886[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, New York City, 1886-1914
  • Trustee, Village of South Orange, New Jersey, 1893-1895, 1901-1905, 1910
  • U.S. Representative from New Jersey, 1911-1914[1]

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