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Howry, Charles Bowen
Born May 14, 1844, in Oxford, MS
Died July 20, 1928, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on November 23, 1896, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Nott; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on January 28, 1897, and received commission on January 28, 1897. Service terminated on March 6, 1915, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Mississippi Department of Law, LL.B., 1867
Professional Career:
Died July 20, 1928, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on November 23, 1896, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Nott; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on January 28, 1897, and received commission on January 28, 1897. Service terminated on March 6, 1915, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Mississippi Department of Law, LL.B., 1867
Professional Career:
Confederate Army private and first lieutenant, 1862-1865
Private practice, Oxford, Mississippi, 1867-1874, 1878-1893
State representative, Mississippi, 1880-1884
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, 1885-1889
Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1893-1896
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1915-1928
Chairman, New York City Board of Arbitration, 1916
Special counsel, U.S. Department of Labor, 1918-1919