Sterry R. Waterman
Encyclopedia
Sterry Robinson Waterman (June 12, 1901 - February 6, 1984) was a lawyer
and federal
judge
from Vermont
.
Waterman graduated Dartmouth College
and "read law" before being admitted to practice. He practiced law in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
for many years and also served as general counsel
of the Vermont Unemployment Compensation Commission for four years. In 1936, Waterman was a delegate
representing Vermont at the Republican National Convention
. He was also a member of the Vermont Uniform State Laws Commission from 1938 to 1958.
In 1955, President
Dwight D. Eisenhower
nominated Waterman to serve as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
, succeeding to the "Vermont seat" on the court previously occupied by Judge Harrie B. Chase
who had taken senior status
. Waterman served on the Second Circuit for 15 years before himself assuming senior status
in 1970. He died in 1984. His personal and official papers are archived at the University of Vermont
.
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and federal
United States federal courts
The United States federal courts make up the judiciary branch of federal government of the United States organized under the United States Constitution and laws of the federal government.-Categories:...
judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
from Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
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Waterman graduated Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a private, Ivy League university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. The institution comprises a liberal arts college, Dartmouth Medical School, Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business, as well as 19 graduate programs in the arts and sciences...
and "read law" before being admitted to practice. He practiced law in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
St. Johnsbury is the shire town of Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 7,571 at the 2000 census. St. Johnsbury is located approximately northwest of the Connecticut River and south of the Canadian border.St...
for many years and also served as general counsel
General Counsel
A general counsel is the chief lawyer of a legal department, usually in a corporation or government department. The term is most used in the United States...
of the Vermont Unemployment Compensation Commission for four years. In 1936, Waterman was a delegate
Delegate
A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization at a meeting or conference between organizations of the same level A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization (e.g., a government, a charity, an NGO, or a trade union) at a meeting or conference...
representing Vermont at the Republican National Convention
Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S...
. He was also a member of the Vermont Uniform State Laws Commission from 1938 to 1958.
In 1955, President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army...
nominated Waterman to serve as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is one of the thirteen United States Courts of Appeals...
, succeeding to the "Vermont seat" on the court previously occupied by Judge Harrie B. Chase
Harrie B. Chase
Harrie Brigham Chase was a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.A native and resident of Vermont, Chase attended Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. He also attended Boston University School of Law. He was a state's attorney of...
who had taken senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
. Waterman served on the Second Circuit for 15 years before himself assuming senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
in 1970. He died in 1984. His personal and official papers are archived at the University of Vermont
University of Vermont
The University of Vermont comprises seven undergraduate schools, an honors college, a graduate college, and a college of medicine. The Honors College does not offer its own degrees; students in the Honors College concurrently enroll in one of the university's seven undergraduate colleges or...
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