Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court

Justice Herbert D. Hamm was born in Poestenkill in Rensselaer County in January 1896 (the same month the Appellate Division heard its first cases). … More Herbert D. Hamm »

In 1926, Judge Kellogg was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Henry T. Kellogg was born in 1869. … More Henry T. Kellogg »

Justice Norman L. Harvey was born in Canisteo, Steuben County, on November 11, 1918. He graduated from the Canisteo Central School Class of 1935 … More Norman L. Harvey »

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

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 »

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 »