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'''Irving Goodwin Vann''' (January 3, 1842 |
'''Irving Goodwin Vann''' (January 3, 1842 – March 22, 1921) was an American lawyer, judge and politician from [[New York (state)|New York]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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[[File:Irving Goodwin Vann, as a young man.jpg|thumb|left|Irving Goodwin Vann]] |
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Irving Goodwin Vann was the only child of Samuel R. Vann and Catherine H. (Goodwin) Vann. Vann received no formal education until he attended the Trumansburg Academy and then Ithaca Academy, in preparation for college. He enrolled at [[Yale College]] in 1859 and graduated [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] in 1863. Vann initially pursued a career in education, becoming a high school principal and teacher in Owensboro, Kentucky; however, he resigned after a year to pursue a career in law instead. He began to study law at the office of Boardman & Finch in Ithaca, New York, and then entered [[Albany Law School]] in the fall of 1864, graduating in the spring of 1865. Upon graduation from Albany Law School, Vann worked briefly for the Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C., but within a year he returned home to central New York and joined the law firm of Raynor and Butler in Syracuse. |
Irving Goodwin Vann was born in [[Ulysses, New York]] on January 3, 1842, the only child of Samuel R. Vann and Catherine H. (Goodwin) Vann.<ref name=Dies>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal/13816738/ |title=Judge Vann Dies in Syracuse; Ill But Short Time |newspaper=[[The Ithaca Journal]] |page=9 |date=1921-03-23 |access-date=2023-05-10 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> He received no formal education until he attended the Trumansburg Academy and then Ithaca Academy, in preparation for college. He enrolled at [[Yale College]] in 1859 and graduated [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] in 1863. Vann initially pursued a career in education, becoming a high school principal and teacher in Owensboro, Kentucky; however, he resigned after a year to pursue a career in law instead. He began to study law at the office of Boardman & Finch in Ithaca, New York, and then entered [[Albany Law School]] in the fall of 1864, graduating in the spring of 1865. Upon graduation from Albany Law School, Vann worked briefly for the Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C., but within a year he returned home to central New York and joined the law firm of Raynor and Butler in Syracuse. |
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Vann married Julie Florence Dillaye (1846-1934), the daughter of a Syracuse real estate developer, on October 11, 1870. They had two children, Florence (1871-1942) and Irving Dillaye (1875-1944). |
Vann married Julie Florence Dillaye (1846-1934), the daughter of a Syracuse real estate developer, on October 11, 1870. They had two children, Florence (1871-1942) and Irving Dillaye (1875-1944). |
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He was [[Mayor of Syracuse, New York]] from 1879 to 1880. He was a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]] (5th District) from 1882 to 1895. |
He was [[Mayor of Syracuse, New York]] from 1879 to 1880. He was a justice of the [[New York Supreme Court]] (5th District) from 1882 to 1895.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1881/10/04/106237337.pdf |title=The Fifth Judicial District |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |page=3 |date=October 4, 1881 |access-date=2023-05-10}}</ref> |
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On December 31, 1895, he was appointed by Governor [[Levi P. Morton]] to the [[New York Court of Appeals]] to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of [[Rufus Wheeler Peckham|Rufus W. Peckham, Jr]], who had been appointed to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]]. In [[New York state election, 1896|1896]], he was elected on the [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] ticket to a full term on the Court of Appeals, was re-elected in [[New York state election, 1910|1910]], and remained on the bench until the end of 1912 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years. |
On December 31, 1895, he was appointed by Governor [[Levi P. Morton]] to the [[New York Court of Appeals]] to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of [[Rufus Wheeler Peckham|Rufus W. Peckham, Jr]], who had been appointed to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1896/01/01/105736454.pdf |title=Judicial Appointments Made |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |place=Albany, New York |page=1 |date=1895-12-31 |publication-date=January 1, 1896 |access-date=2023-05-10}}</ref> In [[New York state election, 1896|1896]], he was elected on the [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] ticket to a full term on the Court of Appeals, was re-elected in [[New York state election, 1910|1910]], and remained on the bench until the end of 1912 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1896/11/01/106850781.pdf |title=Candidates for Election |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |page=16 |date=November 1, 1896 |access-date=2023-05-10}}</ref> |
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In 1913, he was one of the lawyers representing [[William Sulzer]] at his impeachment trial, and the only one who refused to receive monetary compensation from the State, noting that no further payment was necessary since he was already an employee of the state. (After his retirement as a judge, he had been appointed an official referee to hear claims arising out of the construction of the barge canal).<ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Aid to the Irving G. Vann Papers, 1863-1918 (bulk 1895-1913)|url=http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc11393.htm|work=New York State Library web site|publisher=New York State Library|accessdate=December 4, 2013}}</ref> |
In 1913, he was one of the lawyers representing [[William Sulzer]] at his impeachment trial, and the only one who refused to receive monetary compensation from the State, noting that no further payment was necessary since he was already an employee of the state.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1914/02/08/100298861.pdf |title=$245,000 Spent to Impeach Sulzer |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |place=Albany, New York |page=5 |date=1914-02-07 |publication-date=February 8, 1914 |access-date=2023-05-10}}</ref> (After his retirement as a judge, he had been appointed an official referee to hear claims arising out of the construction of the barge canal).<ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Aid to the Irving G. Vann Papers, 1863-1918 (bulk 1895-1913)|url=http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc11393.htm|work=New York State Library web site|publisher=New York State Library|accessdate=December 4, 2013}}</ref> |
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Vann was buried at the [[Oakwood Cemetery (Syracuse, New York)|Oakwood Cemetery]]. |
Vann died in [[Syracuse, New York]] on March 22, 1921, and was buried at the [[Oakwood Cemetery (Syracuse, New York)|Oakwood Cemetery]].<ref name=Dies/> |
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His son Irving Dillaye Vann (1876–1944) was a Deputy [[New York Attorney General]]. |
His son Irving Dillaye Vann (1876–1944) was a Deputy [[New York Attorney General]]. |
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*[https://history.nycourts.gov/biography/irving-goodwin-vann/ Irving G. Vann] at New York Court History |
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*[https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1896/11/01/106850781.pdf ''CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION''] in NYT on November 1, 1896 |
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*[https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1914/02/08/100298861.pdf ''$245,000 SPENT TO IMPEACH SULZER''] in NYT on February 8, 1914 |
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 11 May 2023
Irving Goodwin Vann (January 3, 1842 – March 22, 1921) was an American lawyer, judge and politician from New York.
Biography[edit]
Irving Goodwin Vann was born in Ulysses, New York on January 3, 1842, the only child of Samuel R. Vann and Catherine H. (Goodwin) Vann.[1] He received no formal education until he attended the Trumansburg Academy and then Ithaca Academy, in preparation for college. He enrolled at Yale College in 1859 and graduated B.A. in 1863. Vann initially pursued a career in education, becoming a high school principal and teacher in Owensboro, Kentucky; however, he resigned after a year to pursue a career in law instead. He began to study law at the office of Boardman & Finch in Ithaca, New York, and then entered Albany Law School in the fall of 1864, graduating in the spring of 1865. Upon graduation from Albany Law School, Vann worked briefly for the Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C., but within a year he returned home to central New York and joined the law firm of Raynor and Butler in Syracuse.
Vann married Julie Florence Dillaye (1846-1934), the daughter of a Syracuse real estate developer, on October 11, 1870. They had two children, Florence (1871-1942) and Irving Dillaye (1875-1944).
He was Mayor of Syracuse, New York from 1879 to 1880. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court (5th District) from 1882 to 1895.[2]
On December 31, 1895, he was appointed by Governor Levi P. Morton to the New York Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rufus W. Peckham, Jr, who had been appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.[3] In 1896, he was elected on the Republican ticket to a full term on the Court of Appeals, was re-elected in 1910, and remained on the bench until the end of 1912 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.[4]
In 1913, he was one of the lawyers representing William Sulzer at his impeachment trial, and the only one who refused to receive monetary compensation from the State, noting that no further payment was necessary since he was already an employee of the state.[5] (After his retirement as a judge, he had been appointed an official referee to hear claims arising out of the construction of the barge canal).[6]
Vann died in Syracuse, New York on March 22, 1921, and was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery.[1]
His son Irving Dillaye Vann (1876–1944) was a Deputy New York Attorney General.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Judge Vann Dies in Syracuse; Ill But Short Time". The Ithaca Journal. March 23, 1921. p. 9. Retrieved May 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Fifth Judicial District" (PDF). The New York Times. October 4, 1881. p. 3. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Judicial Appointments Made" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany, New York (published January 1, 1896). December 31, 1895. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Candidates for Election" (PDF). The New York Times. November 1, 1896. p. 16. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "$245,000 Spent to Impeach Sulzer" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany, New York (published February 8, 1914). February 7, 1914. p. 5. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Finding Aid to the Irving G. Vann Papers, 1863-1918 (bulk 1895-1913)". New York State Library web site. New York State Library. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
External links[edit]
- Irving G. Vann at New York Court History
- Political Graveyard