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Howell, William Barberie

Born July 5, 1865, in Freehold, NJ
Died April 4, 1927

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, U.S. Customs Court
Reassigned on May 28, 1926, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 669. Served as chief justice, 1926-1927. Service terminated on April 4, 1927, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by William McKinley on February 8, 1899, to a seat vacated by George H. Sharpe. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1899, and received commission on February 24, 1899. Served as president, 1925-1926. Service terminated on May 28, 1926, due to reassignment.

Education:
Spencerian Business College, 1882
Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1889
Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.M., 1890

Professional Career:

Clerk and private secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1882-1897
Assistant secretary of the treasury, 1897-1899