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William Butler
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
William Butler served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by Rutherford B. Hayes and confirmed Feb 19, 1879.
- Appointed by
- Rutherford B. Hayes
- Confirmed
- Feb 19, 1879
- Born
- 1822
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaRutherford B. Hayes · Feb 19, 1879 – Jan 31, 1899
Education
- Read law1845
Career
Private practice, West Chester, Pennsylvania,; District attorney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1856-1859; President judge, Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County [Pennsylvania], 1861-1879
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