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Wanty, George P.

Born March 12, 1856, in Ann Arbor, MI
Died July 9, 1906

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Nominated by William McKinley on March 7, 1900, to a seat vacated by Henry Franklin Severens. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1900, and received commission on March 13, 1900. Service terminated on July 9, 1906, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1878

Professional Career:

Private practice, 1878-1900

Manuscript Collections

University of Michigan
Bentley Historical Library
Ann Arbor, Mich.
George P. Wanty papers, 1900-1906.
100 items and 3 vols.; collection contains Wanty's correspondence, a memorial address for him, a biographical sketch, a scrapbook containing telegrams and letters concerning his appointment as U.S. district judge, and 2 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings.