William Butler
William Butler (1822-1909) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
He was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on February 12, 1879. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1879, and received commission that same day. He retired on January 31, 1899.[1] Butler was succeeded in this position by John Bayard McPherson.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1845
Professional career
- Private practice, West Chester, Pennsylvania,
- District attorney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1856-1859
- President judge, Court of Common Pleas, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1861-1879
Judicial career
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Butler was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on February 12, 1879. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1879,[1] and received commission that same day. He retired on January 31, 1899. Butler was succeeded in this position by John Bayard McPherson.
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
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| Preceded by: John Cadwalader |
Eastern District of Pennsylvania 1879–1899 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: John Bayard McPherson
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| Hayes |
Acheson • Barr • Baxter • Blatchford • Bunn • Butler • Choate • Cox • Davis • Hagner • Hammond • Harlan • Hays • Hunt • James • Key • Lowell • McCormick • McCrary • Morris • Nelson • Turner • Wheeler • Woods | ||
