Charles H. Ham Explained

Office:President of the Board of General Appraisers
Term Start:1897
Term End:1902
Predecessor:George C. Tichenor
Successor:Israel F. Fischer
Office1:Member of the Board of General Appraisers
Term Start1:July 16, 1890
Term End1:August 1, 1902
Appointer1:Benjamin Harrison
Predecessor1:Seat established by 26 Stat. 131
Successor1:Byron Sylvester Waite
Birth Name:Charles H. Ham
Birth Date:22 January 1831
Birth Place:New Hampshire
Death Place:Montclair, New Jersey
Education:read law

Charles H. Ham (January 22, 1831 – October 16, 1902) was a Member and President of the Board of General Appraisers.

Education and career

Born on January 22, 1831, in New Hampshire, Ham read law and entered private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1858 to 1866. He served as appraiser of the Port of Chicago from 1871 to 1885. He was an editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune from 1885 to 1890. He served as assistant treasurer of Cook County, Illinois from 1885 to 1890.[1]

Federal judicial service

Ham was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890, to the Board of General Appraisers, to a new seat created by 26 Stat. 131. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 16, 1890, and received his commission the same day. He served as President from 1897 to 1902. His service terminated on August 1, 1902, due to his resignation. He was succeeded by Byron Sylvester Waite.[1]

Death

Ham died on October 16, 1902, in Montclair, New Jersey.[1]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Board of General Appraisers: Ham, Charles H. - Federal Judicial Center. www.fjc.gov.