Background
Hough, Charles Merrill was born on May 18, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred Lacey and Mary (Merrill) Hough.
Hough, Charles Merrill was born on May 18, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred Lacey and Mary (Merrill) Hough.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1879 (Doctor of Laws, 1908). Studied law, admitted to bar, Philadelphia, 1883. Removed to New York, 1884.
Served New York Naval Militia, 1892-1898.
United States district judge, Southern District of New York, 1906-1916. United States circuit judge, August 21, since 1916.
Married Ethel Powers, November 21, 1903.