American judge (1881–1950)
George M. Hulbert
Hulbert c. 1914
In office Appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt Preceded by Frank Joseph Coleman Succeeded by Edward Jordan Dimock In office Preceded by Henry George Jr. Succeeded by Jerome F. Donovan
Born George Murray Hulbert
(1881-05-14 ) May 14, 1881Rochester, New York , USDied April 26, 1950(1950-04-26) (aged 68)Bayport, New York , US Resting place Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla , New YorkPolitical party Democratic Education New York University School of Law (LL.B. )
Hulbert in Berlin in 1924 (middle) George Murray Hulbert (May 14, 1881 – April 26, 1950) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a United States representative from New York and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in the early 20th Century .
Education and career
Born on May 14, 1881, in Rochester , New York , Hulbert moved to Waterloo , New York, and attended the public schools.[ 1] [ 2] Bachelor of Laws in 1902 from the New York University School of Law .[ 1] [ 2] New York City from 1902 to 1934.[ 1] [ 2]
Congressional service
Hulbert was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives of the 64th and 65th United States Congresses and served from March 4, 1915, to January 1, 1918.[ 1]
Later career
Hulbert was the Commissioner of Docks and the Director of the Port of New York City starting in 1918.[ 1] [ 2] Board of Aldermen of New York City , serving from 1921 to 1925.[ 3] [ 4] Mayor of New York City during the long illness of John Francis Hylan .[ 1] Boston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company .[ 1] [ 2]
Removal from the Board of Aldermen
Hulbert was ousted from the Presidency of the Board after he accepted an honorary position as a member of the Finger Lakes Park Commission that was offered by New York Governor Al Smith . In a decision by New York State Supreme Court judge Joseph M. Proskauer , according to section 1549 of the New York City Charter , Hulbert automatically vacated his position in city government by accepting an appointment at the state level.[ 5]
Federal judicial service
The tombstone of George Murray Hulbert in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Hulbert was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 6, 1934, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated by Judge Frank J. Coleman .[ 2] United States Senate on June 14, 1934, and received his commission on June 15, 1934.[ 2]
Death and burial
His service terminated on April 26, 1950, due to his death in Bayport , New York.[ 6] Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla , New York.[ 1]
References
^ a b c d e f g h United States Congress. "George Murray Hulbert (id: H000934)" . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress ^ a b c d e f g "Hulbert, George Murray - Federal Judicial Center" . www.fjc.gov .^ "President of Aldermen" . New York Times . November 9, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved 20 August 2016 .^ "The City Vote - Hylan's Plurality 417,986 - Craig's 249,252 - Banton's 83,680" . New York Times . November 10, 1921. p. 4. Retrieved 20 August 2016 .^ "Court Ousts Hulbert From City Office; Forfeited Post By Taking State Job; Hylan Hopes Smith Will Reappoint Him - Collins His Successor - His Eligibility to the Office Since Jan. 1 Is Questioned, However - Dispute Over The Law - Governor May Have Power to Appoint Hulbert to His Old Position - Comma Figures in Case" . New York Times . January 9, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved 20 August 2016 .^ "Murray Hulbert, Jurist, 65, Dead - Member of the Federal Bench Since 1934 Formerly Headed Board of Aldermen Here" . New York Times . Retrieved 2009-07-26 .
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