Biography Category: Third Department

Justice Thomas E. Mercure graduated from Saint Michael’s College in 1965 and Georgetown University Law Center in 1968. A resident of Hudson Falls, in … More Thomas E. Mercure »

Justice Milton H. Merwin was born at Leyden in Lewis County, New York, on June 16, 1832. He was descended from Miles Merwin who … More Milton H. Merwin »

Justice Michael H. Kiley was born in Horicon, Warren County, on August 28, 1861. His parents had emigrated from Ireland just three years before, … More Michael H. Kiley »

Justice Ann T. Mikoll is one of the first two women appointed to the Appellate Division in New York State. In a dual appointment … More Ann T. Mikoll »

Justice John A. Lahtinen was appointed to the Third Department effective March 6, 2000. He is a graduate of Colgate University and Albany Law … More John A. Lahtinen »

Presiding Justice Parker was born at Owego in Tioga County on August 25, 1836. His father, John M. Parker, was a member of Congress … More Charles E. Parker »

Justice Gilbert D.B. Hasbrouck was born at Port Ewen, Town of Esopus, in Ulster County on February 19, 1860. He attended the public schools, … More Gilbert D.B. Hasbrouck »

Presiding Justice J. Clarence Herlihy was born in Glens Falls on October 1, 1905. He was graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls … More J. Clarence Herlihy »

Justice D. Cady Herrick was born in the Town of Esperance in Schoharie County on April 12, 1846. His family moved to Albany when … More D. Cady Herrick »

Presiding Justice James P. Hill served as Presiding Justice of Third Department, from January 1, 1933 to the end of 1948, sixteen years spanning … More James P. Hill »