Biography Category: Third Department

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 »

Justice Harold J. Hinman was born in Albany on February 22, 1877. He attended the public schools and graduated from Albany High School in … More Harold J. Hinman »

Justice Houghton also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice James W. Houghton was born in … More James W. Houghton »

Justice Wesley O. Howard was born in Troy on September 11, 1863. At an early age, because of the death of both of his … More Wesley O. Howard »

Justice Daniel F. Imrie was born September 15, 1885, in Caldwell and attended the public schools in Lake George, Warren County. His father, Robert … More Daniel F. Imrie »

Justice John T. Casey entered LaSalle Institute in South Troy as a member of the class of 1939 and emerged as valedictorian and colonel … More John T. Casey »

Justice Elizabeth A. Garry was appointed to the Appellate Division, Third Department, effective March 19, 2009. She graduated from Alfred University and Albany Law … More Elizabeth A. Garry »

In 1920, Judge Chase was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Emory A. Chase, born August 31, 1854, … More Emory A. Chase »

In 1969, Judge Gibson was appointed, and later elected, to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge James Gibson was born … More James Gibson »