Born March 12, 1848, in Wilmington, DE
Died March 30, 1928, in Clifton Heights, PA

Federal Judicial Service:

U. S. District Court, District of Delaware
Nominated by William McKinley on April 26, 1897, to a seat vacated by Leonard E. Wales; Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1897, and received commission on May 11, 1897. Service terminated on May 20, 1918, due to retirement.

Education:

Yale University, A.B., 1868
Read law, 1870

Professional Career:

Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware,
Attorney for levy court commissioners, New Castle County, Delaware,
Representative, Delaware House of Representatives, 1880-1881
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1881-1897
Delegate, Delaware Constitutional Convention, 1897
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1918-1928