William Henry Holt
William Henry Holt was an Article I federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. He joined the court in 1900 after being nominated by President William McKinley. At the time of his appointment, he was an Associate Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Holt served until 1904, when he returned to Kentucky citing concerns for his wife's health.[1]
Early life and education
- Albany Law Alumni, 1862[1]
Professional career
- Private Practice, Mt. Sterling Kentucky, 1863
- Associate Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1884-1900
- Chief justice, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1890-1892[1]
Judicial career
District of Puerto Rico
Holt was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico by William McKinley on June 5, 1900 to a New Seat created by 31 Stat. 77. He accepted the post after two other appointees had turned it down. Holt served until 1904, when he returned to Kentucky citing concerns for his wife's health. His vacancy was filled by Charles Francis McKenna.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: New Seat |
District of Puerto Rico 1900–1904 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Charles Francis McKenna
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| 1897 | |||
| 1898 | |||
| 1899 |
Barnard • Clabaugh • Day • Evans • Fischer • Gray • Grosscup • Hook • Howell • Kohlsaat • McPherson • Shelby | ||
| 1900 |
Boyd • De Vries • Hazel • McPherson • Severens • Trieber • Wanty | ||
| 1901 |
Adams • Anderson • Archbald • Cochran • Humphrey • Keller • Wing | ||
