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Charles H. Ham

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Charles H. Ham
President of the Board of General Appraisers
In office
1897–1902
Preceded byGeorge C. Tichenor
Succeeded byIsrael F. Fischer
Member of the Board of General Appraisers
In office
July 16, 1890 – August 1, 1902
Appointed byBenjamin Harrison
Preceded bySeat established by 26 Stat. 131
Succeeded byByron Sylvester Waite
Personal details
Born
Charles H. Ham

(1831-01-22)January 22, 1831
New Hampshire
DiedOctober 16, 1902(1902-10-16) (aged 71)
Montclair, New Jersey
Educationread law

Charles H. Ham (January 22, 1831 – October 16, 1902) was a Member and President of the Board of General Appraisers.

Education and career

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Born on January 22, 1831, in New Hampshire, Ham read law and entered private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1858 to 1866. He served as appraiser of the Port of Chicago from 1871 to 1885. He was an editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune from 1885 to 1890. He served as assistant treasurer of Cook County, Illinois from 1885 to 1890.[1]

Federal judicial service

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Ham was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890, to the Board of General Appraisers, to a new seat created by 26 Stat. 131. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 16, 1890, and received his commission the same day. He served as President from 1897 to 1902. His service terminated on August 1, 1902, due to his resignation. He was succeeded by Byron Sylvester Waite.[1]

Death

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Ham died on October 16, 1902, in Montclair, New Jersey.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Board of General Appraisers: Ham, Charles H. - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.

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Preceded by
Seat established by 26 Stat. 131
Member of the Board of General Appraisers
1890–1902
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Board of General Appraisers
1897–1902
Succeeded by