Charles H. Ham

Charles H. Ham
President of the Board of General Appraisers
In office
1897–1902
Member of the Board of General Appraisers
In office
July 16, 1890  August 1, 1902
Appointed by Benjamin Harrison
Preceded by Board created
Succeeded by Byron Sylvester Waite
Personal details
Born (1831-01-22)January 22, 1831
New Hampshire
Died October 16, 1902(1902-10-16) (aged 71)
Montclair, New Jersey
Alma mater Read law
Profession Appraiser

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

Biography

Ham was born on January 22, 1831, in New Hampshire. He 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

On July 2, 1890, President Harrison nominated Ham to serve as a Member of the newly created Board of General Appraisers. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 16, 1890, and received his commission the same day. He served as President of the Board from 1897 to 1902. He served on the board until his resignation on August 1, 1902. He was succeeded on the board by Judge Byron Sylvester Waite.[2]

Death

Ham died on October 16, 1902, in Montclair, New Jersey.[3]

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