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Hunt, Ward
Born June 14, 1810, in Utica, NY
Died March 24, 1886, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
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.
Education:
Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School
Union College, B.A., 1828
Read law, 1831
Professional Career:
Private practice, Utica, New York, 1832-1865
Member, New York State Assembly, 1838
Mayor of Utica, New York, 1844
Associate justice, New York Court of Appeals, 1865-1868
Chief justice, New York Court of Appeals, 1868-1869
Commissioner of appeals, New York Court of Appeals, 1869-1872
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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