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William James Wallace
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
William James Wallace served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Appointed by None (assignment).
- Appointed by
- None (assignment)
- Born
- 1837
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New YorkUlysses Grant · Apr 7, 1874 – Apr 25, 1882
- Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second CircuitChester A. Arthur · Apr 6, 1882 – May 8, 1907
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitNone (assignment) · – May 8, 1907
Education
- Syracuse University
- Hamilton College Law DepartmentLL.B., 1857
- Read law1858
Career
Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1859-1874, 1907-1917; Mayor, Syracuse, New York, 1873-1874
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