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Henry Galbraith Ward

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Henry Galbraith Ward
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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
Second Circuit Seat 1

U.S. Circuit Courts for the 2nd Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit

Education

Bachelor's

University of Pennsylvania, 1870

Graduate

University of Pennsylvania, 1870

Law

Read law, 1873

Personal
Birthplace
New York, N.Y.

Henry Galbraith Ward (1851-1933) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. He joined the court in 1907 after an appointment from Theodore Roosevelt. At the time of appointment, he was a private practice attorney. He jointly served on the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit. He assumed senior status on June 30, 1921. He retired on October 31, 1924. He passed away on August 24, 1933.[1]

Early life and education

  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1870
  • University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1870
  • Read law, 1873[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1882-1884
  • Private practice, New York City, 1884-1907[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Second Circuit

Ward received a recess appointment from President Theodore Roosevelt on May 18, 1907 to fill a seat vacated by William James Wallace. On December 3, 1907, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17th, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on June 30, 1921. He retired on October 31, 1924. He was succeeded to this post by Julius Marshuetz Mayer.[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
William James Wallace
Second Circuit
1907–1924
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Julius Marshuetz Mayer
Preceded by:
William James Wallace
Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit
1882–1891
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
NA-Court Abolished