Background
CUNNINGHAM, Benjamin Brooks was born on April 1, 1874 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Michael and Mary (Hanley) Cunningham.
CUNNINGHAM, Benjamin Brooks was born on April 1, 1874 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Michael and Mary (Hanley) Cunningham.
Education public and high schools, Rochester. Studied law in office of Warner Brothers Crittenden, Rochester.
Admitted to New York bar, 1895, and began practice at Rochester. Assistant to Corporate Counsel, Rochester, 1898-1916. Corporate Counsel, 1916-1919 (resigned).
Justice Supreme Court of New York, 7th District, January 1, 1920), for term of 14 years, ending December 31, 1934.
Member: Knights of Columbus. Phi Delta Phi.
Spouse Elonore Mac Kearnin, June 28, 1911, Buffalo, N.