Warner A. Graham (January 9, 1884 – January 28, 1934) was a Vermont attorney and judge. He was notable for his service as a judge of the Vermont Superior Court and an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
Warner A. Graham | |
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 Vermont Journal (Windsor, Vermont), September 14, 1923 | |
| Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court | |
| In office 1931–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Julius A. Willcox |
| Succeeded by | John C. Sherburne |
| Chief Judge of the Vermont Superior Court | |
| In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | John C. Sherburne |
| Judge of the Vermont Superior Court | |
| In office 1923–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley C. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Deane C. Davis |
| Judge of Probate for the Westminster District | |
| In office 1916–1923 | |
| Preceded by | Zina H. Allbee |
| Succeeded by | George H. Thompson |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1915–1917 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert D. Ryder |
| Succeeded by | Frederick L. Osgood |
| Constituency | Westminster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1884 Greensboro, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 1934 (aged 50) Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Blanche S. Woodfall (m. 1915) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Albany Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life
editWarner Aiken Graham was born in Greensboro, Vermont, on January 9, 1884, the son of William and Inez Lorinda (Fayer) Graham.[1] He attended the schools of Greensboro, and graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1903.[1] In 1907, Graham received his LL.B. degree from Albany Law School and attained admission to the bar.[1]
Start of career
editGraham settled in Rockingham, where he began to practice law in partnership with Herbert D. Ryder.[1] A Republican, Graham served in local offices, including auditor for the village of Bellows Falls, and grand juror (municipal court prosecutor) for the town of Rockingham.[1] During the governorship of Allen M. Fletcher, Graham served as his Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs (chief assistant).[1] In 1914, Graham was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives, and he served one term.[2][3]
Judicial career
editFrom 1916 to 1923, Graham was probate judge for the district that included Rockingham.[4][5] While serving on the probate court, his most notable matter was adjudicating the estate of Hetty Green.[6]
In 1923, Graham was appointed a judge of the Vermont Superior Court.[5] He advanced through seniority to become the court's chief judge in 1929, and he served until 1931.[5] He was succeeded on the superior court by Deane C. Davis.[7]
In 1931, Graham was appointed as an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Julius A. Willcox,[8] and he served until his death.[5]
Death and burial
editGraham died at the Rockingham Hospital in Bellows Falls on January 28, 1934.[5] He had been ill with appendicitis, and died as the result of post-surgical complications including gangrene and peritonitis.[5][9] He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bellows Falls.[9][10]
Family
editIn 1915, Graham married Blanche S. Woodfall (1885–1969) of Bellows Falls.[5] They were the parents of a son, Gordon (1921–1943).[11] Gordon Graham died while serving in the United States Army during World War II, perishing as a result of the sinking of the SS Dorchester.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial, p. 1468.
- ^ "Unanimously Nominated", p. 1.
- ^ "W. A. Graham Thanked", p. 5.
- ^ "Warner A. Graham is Probate Judge", p. 1.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Warner A. Graham, Justice of the Supreme Court, Dies", p. 2.
- ^ "Hetty Green's Wealth Goes to Two Children", p. 9.
- ^ "Deane C. Davis Named by Wilson Superior Judge", p. 2.
- ^ "W. A. Graham is Named to the Supreme Bench", p. 2.
- ^ a b "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Warner Aiken Graham".
- ^ "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Blanche Graham".
- ^ a b "Gordon Graham, 21, 'Lost in Action'", p. 2.
Sources
editNewspapers
edit- "Unanimously Nominated: Warner A. Graham of Bellows Falls for Republican Representative". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. October 5, 1914 – via Newspapers.com.
- "W. A. Graham Thanked: Chamber of Commerce Appreciates His legislative Work". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. April 17, 1915 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Warner A. Graham is Probate Judge". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. March 16, 1916 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hetty Green's Wealth Goes to Two Children". Indianapolis News. Indianapolis, IN. July 6, 1916.
- "W. A. Graham is Named to the Supreme Bench". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 7, 1931 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Deane C. Davis Named by Wilson Superior Judge". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 9, 1931 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Warner A. Graham, Justice of the Supreme Court, Dies". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. January 29, 1934 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Gordon Graham, 21, 'Lost in Action'". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. February 19, 1943 – via Newspapers.com.
Books
edit- Cutler, William Richard (1914). New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial. Vol. 3. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company.
Internet
edit- Parker, M. J. (Assistant Rockingham, VT Town Clerk) (March 1, 1934). "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Warner Aiken Graham". Ancestry.com. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Foster, Eleanor B. (Rockingham, VT Town Clerk) (February 1, 1969). "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Blanche Graham". Ancestry.com. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC.
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