Allen R. Sturtevant

Allen R. Sturtevant (August 27, 1879 – September 15, 1966) was a Vermont attorney and judge. His most notable work was as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court from 1938 to 1948.

Early life

Allen Robert Sturtevant was born in Granville, New York on August 27, 1879, the son of Royal W. and Susan V. (Oakes) Sturtevant.[1] He was raised and educated in Granville and New Haven, Vermont, and was an 1897 graduate of Beeman Academy in New Haven.[1] He received his Ph.B. from the University of Vermont in 1901.[1] Sturtevant worked as a school teacher in locations including Manlius, New York[2] and Lima, Indiana,[3] and moved to Middlebury, Vermont in 1908.[4]

Career as an attorney

He studied law in Middlebury with Judge Charles I. Button and attorney Ira H. LaFleur,[4][5] and worked as deputy clerk of the Addison County Court.[6] He received his LL.B. degree from Lincoln-Jefferson College of Law, a distance education school in Hammond, Indiana, was admitted to the bar in 1911, and began a practice in Middlebury.[5] Sturtevant entered politics as a Republican, and served as Addison County State's Attorney from 1915 to 1921.[1] From 1912 to 1929, Sturtevant was Middlebury's village attorney.[7] He also became involved in banking, and was vice president of the Addison County Trust Company from 1926 to 1929.[1] During the governorship of John E. Weeks, Sturtevant served as his executive clerk from 1927 to 1929.[7]

Judicial career

In 1929, Governor Weeks appointed Sturtevant a judge of the Vermont Superior Court.[7] He served until 1938, and advanced through seniority to become the chief judge.[8]

Sturtevant had been chief judge of the Superior Court for only a few months when Leighton P. Slack died.[8] In April 1938, Sturtevant was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, filling the vacancy caused by Slack's death.[8] He served until retiring on October 1, 1948, and was succeeded by Walter H. Cleary.[9]

Awards

In 1940, Sturtevant received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Middlebury College.[10]

Retirement and death

In retirement, Sturtevant was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.[5] He died there on September 15, 1966,[5] and was buried at Riverview Memorial Park in Fort Pierce.[11]

Family

On June 8, 1904 Sturtevant married Anna Bonner in New York City.[1] They were the parents of three daughters: Viola, Margaret, and Anna.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Who's Who in New England, p. 1222.
  2. ↑ "Allen R. Sturtevant, son of R. W. Sturtevant", p. 1.
  3. ↑ "Allen R. Sturtevant is at home for vacation", p. 1.
  4. 1 2 "Allen R. Sturtevant of New Haven has entered the office of attorney Ira H. LaFleur and will study law", p. 12.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Judge Sturtevant Dies in Florida", p. 7.
  6. ↑ "Allen R. Sturtevant has been appointed deputy clerk of Addison County", p. 8.
  7. 1 2 3 "Sturtevant Superior Judge", p. 6.
  8. 1 2 3 "Cushing for Superior Court", p. 2.
  9. ↑ "Judge Cleary Will Take Seat on Vt. Supreme Ct. Today", p. 2.
  10. ↑ "Boon Murder Mystery", p. 10.
  11. ↑ "Allen R. Sturtevant in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998".

Sources

Books

  • Marquis, Albert N. (1938). Who's Who in New England. 3. Chicago, IL: A. N. Marquis Company.

Magazines

  • Sturtevant, Allen R. (June 1, 1941). "Boon Murder Mystery". Middlebury College News Letter. Middlebury, VT: Middlebury College.

Newspapers

  • "Allen R. Sturtevant, son of R. W. Sturtevant". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. January 23, 1902 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Allen R. Sturtevant is at home for vacation". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. July 23, 1903 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Allen R. Sturtevant of New Haven has entered the office of attorney Ira H. LaFleur and will study law". Middlebury Register. Middlebury, VT. October 16, 1908.
  • "Allen R. Sturtevant has been appointed deputy clerk of Addison County". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. June 29, 1911 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Sturtevant Superior Judge". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. December 16, 1929 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Cushing for Superior Court". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. April 22, 1938 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Judge Cleary Will Take Seat on Vt. Supreme Ct. Today". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. Morning Press Bureau. October 1, 1948 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Judge Sturtevant Dies in Florida". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. September 17, 1966 – via Newspapers.com. (Subscription required (help)).

Internet

  • "Allen R. Sturtevant in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998". Ancestry.com. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. September 15, 1966. (Subscription required (help)).
Political offices
Preceded by
Leighton P. Slack		 Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
1938–1948		 Succeeded by
Walter H. Cleary
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