Background
Wheeler, Charles Barker was born on December 27, 1851 in Poplar Ridge, New York, United States. Son of Cyrenus, Junior, and Jane (Barker) W.
Wheeler, Charles Barker was born on December 27, 1851 in Poplar Ridge, New York, United States. Son of Cyrenus, Junior, and Jane (Barker) W.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams, 1873, Doctor of Laws, 1913. Studied law with Sprague & Gorham, Buffalo, and admitted to bar, 1876.
Member Municipal Civ. Service Commission, Buffalo, 1889-1899 and 1902-1905 (chairman 10 years). Member special tax commission, 1906, to examine into and report on tax system of New New York
Appointed justice Supreme Court of New York, 8th Judicial District, November 28, 1906, for term expiring December 31, 1907.
Nominated for full term of 14 years as justice Supreme Court by both Republican and Democratic and Independent League parties, September 23, 1907, and elected for term 1908-1921. Official referee of Supreme Court, January since 1922.
Member Municipal Civ. Service Commission, Buffalo, 1889-1899 and 1902-1905 (chairman 10 years). Member special tax commission, 1906, to examine into and report on tax system of New New York
Married Frances Munro Rochester, June 28, 1833 (deceased). Married second, Ruth Gunther Winant, August 19, 1931. Children: Thomas Rochester, Jane Barker (Mistress Roland Lord O’Brian).