Alden Chester
Justice Alden Chester was born at Westford in Otsego County on September 4, 1848. He was educated in the local schools and at Westford … More Alden Chester »
Biography Category: Third Department
Aaron V. S. Cochrane
Presiding Justice Aaron V. S. (Van Schaick) Cochrane was born on a farm in Coxsackie, Greene County, on March 14, 1858. He received his … More Aaron V. S. Cochrane »
Henry B. Coman
Justice Henry B. Coman served on the Appellate Division for one day, August 2, 1907, in the place of absent Justice Cochrane. His designation … More Henry B. Coman »
Lawrence H. Cooke
In 1974, Judge Cooke was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Chief Judge Lawrence H. Cooke was born in … More Lawrence H. Cooke »
William H. Coon
Justice William H. Coon was born in Homer, Cortland County, at the turn of the century, on October 5, 1899. He received his earlier … More William H. Coon »
D. Bruce Crew, III
Justice D. Bruce Crew III is a graduate of Colgate University (1959) and Albany Law School (1962). After 11 years in private practice in … More D. Bruce Crew, III »
Felix J. Auslisi
Justice Felix J. Aulisi was born in Laviano, Italy, in the province of Salerno, in 1901. During his youth, he lived with his mother … More Felix J. Auslisi »
Francis Bergan
In 1963, Judge Bergan was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Bergan also sat on the bench of … More Francis Bergan »
James A. Betts
Justice James A. Betts was a native of Broadalbin in Fulton County; he was born on March 18, 1853. He was educated in the … More James A. Betts »
F. Walter Bliss
Justice F. Walter Bliss was born in Gilboa, Schoharie County, on April 27, 1892. His father was a merchant and county clerk. He graduated … More F. Walter Bliss »