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William Henry Munger

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William Henry Munger
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Years in office: 1897 - 1915
Education
Law
Read law, 1868
Personal
Birthplace
Bergen, NY


William Henry Munger (1845-1915) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

He was nominated by President Grover Cleveland on February 1, 1897. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1897, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on August 11, 1915. Munger was succeeded in this position by Joseph William Woodrough.

Early life and education

  • Read law, 1868

Professional career

  • Private practice, Fremont, Nebraska, 1869-1878
  • Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1878-1879
  • Private practice, Fremont, Nebraska, 1879-1897

Judicial career

District of Nebraska

Munger was nominated by President Grover Cleveland on February 1, 1897. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1897, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on August 11, 1915. Munger was succeeded in this position by Joseph William Woodrough.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
William Douglas McHugh
District of Nebraska
1897–1915
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Joseph William Woodrough