Biography Category: Third Department

Justice Leon C. Rhodes was born in Guilford, Chenango County. He was educated in the local schools. After being admitted to the Bar in … More Leon C. Rhodes »

Justice Edward C. Whitmyer was born May 5, 1861, in Schenectady. He was educated in the public schools and then at the Preparatory School … More Edward C. Whitmyer »

Justice Robert S. Rose was appointed a Justice of the Third Department effective March 2, 2000. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University … More Robert S. Rose »

Justice Woodward also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice John M. Woodward was born on … More John M. Woodward »

Justice Pierce H. Russell was born in Troy on May 25, 1878. He studied in the public schools, graduated from Troy Academy in 1896, … More Pierce H. Russell »

Justice William F. Santry was born on a farm at South Bay, on May 12, 1879. The farm was on the south shore of … More William F. Santry »

Justice Malone also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Bernard J. Malone Jr. was appointed … More Bernard J. Malone, Jr. »

Justice George McCann was born in Elmira, Chemung County, on June 23, 1864. He attended the public schools and the Elmira Free Academy. He … More George Mccann »

Justice McCarthy also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice William E. McCarthy was appointed to … More William E. McCarthy »

Justice Daniel V. McNamee was born October 13, 1874, in Chatham, Columbia County. He studied in the local public schools in Philmont, Columbia County, … More Daniel V. McNamee »