George Emery Weller
| George Emery Weller | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the United States Customs Court | |
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In office May 28, 1926 – September 30, 1930 | |
| Appointed by | Assigned to court by operation of law |
| Preceded by | Court created |
| Succeeded by | David Hayes Kincheloe |
| Member of the Board of General Appraisers | |
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In office January 6, 1919 – May 28, 1926 | |
| Appointed by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Samuel B. Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Board abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 24, 1857 St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died |
May 17, 1932 (aged 74) Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Columbia Law School LL.B. |
| Profession | Judge |
George Emery Weller (August 24, 1857 – May 17, 1932) was a Judge for the United States Customs Court.
Biography
Weller was born on August 24, 1857, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1889 from Columbia Law School. He worked in private practice from 1889 to 1918 in New York City.[1]
Federal Judicial Service
On December 3, 1918, President Wilson nominated Weller to serve as a Member of the Board of General Appraisers, to the seat vacated by Samuel B. Cooper. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1919, and received his commission on January 6, 1919. On May 28, 1926, he was transferred by operation of law to the newly created United States Customs Court. He served on the court until September 30, 1930, and was succeeded by Judge David Hayes Kincheloe.[2]
Death
Hayes died on May 17, 1932, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[3]
References
- George Emery Weller at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.