Richard Henry Alvey
Chief Justice, U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on April 14, 1893, to a new seat authorized by 27 Stat. 434; Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1893, and received commission on April 15, 1893.
Service terminated on January 1, 1905, due to retirement.
Read law, 1849
Professional Career:
Private practice, Hagerstown, Maryland, 1850-1867
Member, Maryland State Legislature, 1867
Delegate, Maryland Constitutional Convention, 1867
Chief judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Maryland, 1867-1883
Chief justice, Maryland Court of Appeals, 1883-1893
Private practice, Hagerstown, Maryland, 1904-1906