Ward Hunt

Ward Hunt

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Supreme Court of the United States

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Education

Bachelor's

Union College, 1828

Law

Read law, 1831

Personal

Birthplace

Utica, N.Y.

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Ward Hunt (1810-1886) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1872 after a nomination from President Ulysses Grant. Hunt retired on January 27, 1882, and passed away four years later on March 24, 1886. Prior to joining the court, he served as the Commissioner of appeals for the New York Court of Appeals.

Hunt was one of eight justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Grant, though only five were confirmed. He served during The Chase Court and The Waite Court.

Education

Hunt received an undergraduate degree from Union College in 1828. He received his legal education by reading law.

Professional career

• 1869-1872: Commissioner of appeals, New York Court of Appeals
• 1868-1869: Chief justice, New York Court of Appeals
• 1865-1868: Associate justice, New York Court of Appeals
• 1844: Mayor of Utica, New York
• 1838: Member, New York State Assembly
• 1832-1865:Attorney in private practice, Utica, New York

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Hunt was nominated by President Ulysses Grant on December 3, 1872. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1872, and received commission that same day. Hunt retired on January 27, 1882. He was succeeded to this post by Justice Samuel Blatchford.

See also

• History of the Supreme Court

External links

• Justice Hunt's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Samuel Nelson	Supreme Court 1872–1882 Seat #2	Succeeded by: Samuel Blatchford