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Charles H. Ruggles
American judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Herman Ruggles (February 10, 1789 – June 16, 1865) was an American lawyer and politician who was a U.S. Representative from New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.[1]
Quick Facts Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, Preceded by ...
Charles H. Ruggles | |
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![]() Portrait of Ruggles, ca. 1810 | |
Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals | |
In office 1851–1853 | |
Preceded by | Greene C. Bronson |
Succeeded by | Addison Gardiner |
Judge of the Second Circuit Court | |
In office 1831–1846 | |
Preceded by | James Emott |
Succeeded by | Seward Barculo |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
In office December 3, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Jacob H. De Witt |
Succeeded by | Lemuel Jenkins |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Herman Ruggles February 10, 1789 (1789-02-10) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 16, 1865 (1865-06-17) (aged 76) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
Relations | Samuel Ruggles (cousin) George D. Ruggles (nephew) |
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