William Hale Barrett
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William Hale Barrett was a United States federal judge
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Barret received a B.Ph. from the University of Georgia
in 1885 and read law to enter the Bar in 1887. He was the principal of the Central Grammar School of Augusta, Georgia
from 1885 to 1887, entering private practice in Georgia
from 1887 to 1922. He was a recorder in the Augusta Police Court from 1894 to 1898, and was city attorney of the City of Augusta from 1898 to 1904. In 1916, he along with James Meriwether Hull formed the law firm known today as Hull Barrett, PC.
On June 14, 1922, Barrett was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
vacated by Beverly D. Evans. Barrett was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 22, 1922, and received his commission the same day, serving thereafter until his death.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Barret received a B.Ph. from the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
in 1885 and read law to enter the Bar in 1887. He was the principal of the Central Grammar School of Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
from 1885 to 1887, entering private practice in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
from 1887 to 1922. He was a recorder in the Augusta Police Court from 1894 to 1898, and was city attorney of the City of Augusta from 1898 to 1904. In 1916, he along with James Meriwether Hull formed the law firm known today as Hull Barrett, PC.
On June 14, 1922, Barrett was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th President of the United States . A Republican from Ohio, Harding was an influential self-made newspaper publisher. He served in the Ohio Senate , as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia is a United States District Court which serves the residents of thirty-four counties in Georgia through six divisions....
vacated by Beverly D. Evans. Barrett 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 22, 1922, and received his commission the same day, serving thereafter until his death.