William J. Galbraith
American judge (1837–1907)
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William John Galbraith (February 18, 1837 – January 23, 1907) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a justice of the territorial Montana Supreme Court from 1879 to 1888.
subsequent term Chester A. Arthur
William J. Galbraith | |
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| Associate Justice of the Montana Territorial Supreme Court | |
| In office 1879–1888 | |
| Appointed by | 1st term Rutherford B. Hayes subsequent term Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | Hiram Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Stephen DeWolf |
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| Born | February 18, 1837 |
| Died | January 23, 1907 (aged 69) |
| Education | Dartmouth College |
Early life
Galbraith was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1837.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College[2] in 1857, then studied law in Pittsburgh from 1858 to 1860,[2] and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1861.[1]
At the outbreak of the American Civil War, Galbraith initially enlisted in the 78th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment,[2] but was later transferred to the Signal Service Department.[1] During his time of service, he was captured and became a prisoner of war.[2]
Career
After the war, Galbraith practiced law in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Beatrice, Nebraska, and Cherokee, Iowa.[2] In 1879, he was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes as an associate justice for the second district of the territory of Montana,[1] succeeding Hiram Knowles.[3] He was reappointed by President Chester A. Arthur in the summer of 1883.[4][5]
Later life and death
Galbraith retired from the Court in 1888, and was succeeded by Stephen DeWolf.[6]
On January 23, 1907, Galbraith died in Orting, Washington.[1] He and his wife, Nellie,[2] had five daughters and two sons.[1]