Warner A. Graham

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Warner A. Graham (January 9, 1884 – January 28, 1934) was a Vermont attorney and judge. He was notable for his service as a judge of the Vermont Superior Court and an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.

Early life[]

Warner Aiken Graham was born in Greensboro, Vermont on January 9, 1884, the son of William and Inez Lorinda (Fayer) Graham.[1] He attended the schools of Greensboro, and graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1903.[1] In 1907, Graham received his LL.B. degree from Albany Law School and attained admission to the bar.[1]

Start of career[]

Graham settled in Rockingham, where he began to practice law in partnership with Herbert D. Ryder.[1] A Republican, Graham served in local offices, including auditor for the village of Bellows Falls, and grand juror (municipal court prosecutor) for the town of Rockingham.[1] During the governorship of Allen M. Fletcher, Graham served as his Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs (chief assistant).[1] In 1914, Graham was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives, and he served one term.[2][3]

Judicial career[]

From 1916 to 1923, Graham was probate judge for the district that included Rockingham.[4][5] While serving on the probate court, his most notable matter was adjudicating the estate of Hetty Green.[6]

In 1923, Graham was appointed a judge of the Vermont Superior Court.[5] He advanced through seniority to become the court's chief judge in 1929, and he served until 1931.[5] He was succeeded on the superior court by Deane C. Davis.[7]

In 1931, Graham was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Julius A. Willcox,[8] and he served until his death.[5]

Death and burial[]

Graham died at the hospital in Rockingham on January 28, 1934.[5] He had been ill with appendicitis, and died as the result of post-surgical complications including gangrene and peritonitis.[5][9] He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bellows Falls.[9][10]

Family[]

In 1915, Graham married Blanche S. Woodfall (1885-1969) of Bellows Falls.[5] They were the parents of a son, Gordon (1921-1943).[11] Gordon Graham died while serving in the United States Army during World War II, perishing as a result of the sinking of the SS Dorchester.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial, p. 1468.
  2. ^ "Unanimously Nominated", p. 1.
  3. ^ "W. A. Graham Thanked", p. 5.
  4. ^ "Warner A. Graham is Probate Judge", p. 1.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Warner A. Graham, Justice of the Supreme Court, Dies", p. 2.
  6. ^ "Hetty Green's Wealth Goes to Two Children", p. 9.
  7. ^ "Deane C. Davis Named by Wilson Superior Judge", p. 2.
  8. ^ "W. A. Graham is Named to the Supreme Bench", p. 2.
  9. ^ a b "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Warner Aiken Graham".
  10. ^ "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Blanche Graham".
  11. ^ a b "Gordon Graham, 21, 'Lost in Action'", p. 2.

Sources[]

Newspapers[]

  • "Unanimously Nominated: Warner A. Graham of Bellows Falls for Republican Representative". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. October 5, 1914 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "W. A. Graham Thanked: Chamber of Commerce Appreciates His legislative Work". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. April 17, 1915 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Warner A. Graham is Probate Judge". Brattleboro Daily Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. March 16, 1916 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Hetty Green's Wealth Goes to Two Children". Indianapolis News. Indianapolis, IN. July 6, 1916.
  • "W. A. Graham is Named to the Supreme Bench". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 7, 1931 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Deane C. Davis Named by Wilson Superior Judge". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 9, 1931 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Warner A. Graham, Justice of the Supreme Court, Dies". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. January 29, 1934 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Gordon Graham, 21, 'Lost in Action'". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. February 19, 1943 – via Newspapers.com.

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Preceded by Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
1931–1934 		Succeeded by
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