William Henry Hunt
1823–1884 · Charleston, SC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) | May 15, 1878 | Resignation, Mar 11, 1881 |
Education
- Yale College
- Yale Law School
- Read law with Theodore Hunt and Randell Hunt, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844
Professional Career
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844-1878; Confederate Army lieutenant colonel, 1862; Acting professor of civil law, University of Louisiana Law School, 1866; Attorney general, State of Louisiana, 1876-1877; Secretary of the Navy, 1881-1882; Minister to Russia, U.S. Department of State, 1882-1884