Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court

John C. Wheeler was born at Cameron, New York on September 27, 1886. He attended public schools in Steuben County, the Manlius School, and … More John C. Wheeler »

Alger Williams was born in 1898. He began the practice of law in partnership in 1921, specializing in general litigation. He served a term … More Alger A. Williams »

Donald J. Wisner graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1963 and received hs law degree from Albany Law School in 1966. Following … More Donald J. Wisner »

Justice Williams also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Pardon C. Williams was born on July … More Pardon C. Williams »

Justice Witmer also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. G. Robert Witmer, was born in Webster, … More G. Robert Witmer »

Robert F. Thompson was born in Canandaigua, New York on July 31, 1870. He attended public schools in Phelps Village and the Canandaigua Academy. … More Robert F. Thompson »

R. Foster Piper was born at Duke Center, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1889. He was the son of a Methodist minister. His upbringing was … More R. Foster Piper »

James Robson was born in Gorham, NY on January 1, 1851. He attended public schools and the Canandaigua Academy. He graduated summa cum laude … More James A. Robson »

Justice Rumsey also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. William Rumsey was born on October 18, … More William Rumsey »

S. Nelson Sawyer was born on October 6, 1858 in Palmyra, New York. He attended the Classical Union School of Palmyra, Phillips Andover Academy, … More S. Nelson Sawyer »