Background
Birney, Arthur Alexis was born on May 28, 1852 in Paris, France. Son of General William and Catherine (Hoffman) Birney.
Birney, Arthur Alexis was born on May 28, 1852 in Paris, France. Son of General William and Catherine (Hoffman) Birney.
Brother of William Verplanck B. Public school education, Cleveland, O. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1873.
Began law practice as junior member Birney & Birney, Washington, 1873. Appointed assistant United State Attorneys, 1875. Resigned, 1877, to become assistant corporation attorney.
United State Attorneys for District of Columbia, 1893-1897. Professor Howard U. law department, since 1878.
Member Birney & Birney, Washington, 1873.
Married Helen Conway, November 3, 1875.