Peckham, Rufus Wheeler - Born November 8, 1838, in Albany, NY
Died October 24, 1909, in Altamont, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 3, 1895, to a seat vacated by Howell E. Jackson; Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1895, and received commission on December 9, 1895. Service terminated on October 24, 1909, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1859
Professional Career:
Private practice, Albany, New York, 1859-1883
District attorney, Albany County, New York, 1869-1872
Corporation counsel, City of Albany, New York, 1881-1883
Justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1883-1886
Justice, New York State Court of Appeals, 1886-1895
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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