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Hunt, Ward
Born June 14, 1810, in Utica, NY
Died March 24, 1886, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 3, 1872, to a seat vacated by Samuel Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1872, and received commission on December 11, 1872. Service terminated on January 27, 1882, due to retirement.
Supreme Court Oath:
January 9, 1873
Allotment as Circuit Justice:
Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School
Union College, B.A., 1828
Read law, 1831
Professional Career:
Died March 24, 1886, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 3, 1872, to a seat vacated by Samuel Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1872, and received commission on December 11, 1872. Service terminated on January 27, 1882, due to retirement.
Supreme Court Oath:
January 9, 1873
Allotment as Circuit Justice:
Second Circuit, April 28, 1873-January 27, 1882
Education:Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School
Union College, B.A., 1828
Read law, 1831
Professional Career:
Private practice, Utica, New York, 1832-1865
State assemblyman, New York, 1838
Mayor, Utica, New York, 1844
Judge, New York State Court of Appeals, 1865-1869; chief judge, 1868-1869
Commissioner of appeals, State of New York, 1869-1872