Harlan Watson Rippey
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Harlan Watson Rippey was an American lawyer and politician from New York
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from the University of Rochester
in 1898, and then taught mathematics at Wagner College
. In 1899, he received an A.M.
from University of Rochester.
He was admitted to the bar in 1901, and practice law in Rochester. He was Monroe County Inheritance Tax Appraiser from 1912 to 1915, and Monroe County Inheritance Tax Attorney from 1922 to 1927.
In 1927, he was appointed by Governor Al Smith
a justice of the New York Supreme Court
(7th District) to fill a vacancy, and remained on the bench until the end of 1928. He was a member of the New York State Commission for the Revision of the Tax Laws from 1930 to 1936.
Rippey was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
. Rippey was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
on June 9, 1934, to a seat vacated by Simon L. Adler. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 14, 1934, and received his commission on June 18, 1934.
In 1936, he was elected on the Democratic ticket to the New York Court of Appeals
, and resigned from the federal bench on December 31, 1936. He remained on the Court of Appeals until the end of 1944 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life
He graduated A.B.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
in 1898, and then taught mathematics at Wagner College
Wagner College
Wagner College is a private, co-educational, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 total students located atop Grymes Hill in New York City's borough of Staten Island...
. In 1899, he received an A.M.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from University of Rochester.
He was admitted to the bar in 1901, and practice law in Rochester. He was Monroe County Inheritance Tax Appraiser from 1912 to 1915, and Monroe County Inheritance Tax Attorney from 1922 to 1927.
In 1927, he was appointed by Governor Al Smith
Al Smith
Alfred Emanuel Smith. , known in private and public life as Al Smith, was an American statesman who was elected the 42nd Governor of New York three times, and was the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate in 1928...
a justice of the New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
(7th District) to fill a vacancy, and remained on the bench until the end of 1928. He was a member of the New York State Commission for the Revision of the Tax Laws from 1930 to 1936.
Rippey was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises only a part of New York....
. Rippey was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
on June 9, 1934, to a seat vacated by Simon L. Adler. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on June 14, 1934, and received his commission on June 18, 1934.
In 1936, he was elected on the Democratic ticket to the New York Court of Appeals
New York Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...
, and resigned from the federal bench on December 31, 1936. He remained on the Court of Appeals until the end of 1944 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.
Sources
- The History of the New York Court of Appeals, 1932-2003 by Bernard S. MeyerBernard S. MeyerBernard Stern Meyer was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:...
, Burton C. Agata & Seth H. Agata (page 21) - EX-JUDGE RIPPEY DIES IN ROCHESTER in NYT on March 13, 1946 (subscription required)