Chester Ralph Hovey

Background

Hovey, Chester Ralph was born on January 21, 1872 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George A. and Jennie (Dyer) Hovey.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Durand, Wisconsin, 1888. Studied law in office of Gilliam & Kauffman, Ellensburg, Washington.

Career

Admitted to Washington bar, 1893. Was prosecuting attorney and city attorney, Ellensburg. Moved to Olympia, Washington, 1921.

Justice Supreme Court of Washington, September 7, 1921, by appointment of governor, to succeed Justice Wallace Mont, deceased.

Now in private law practice.

Achievements

• Chester Ralph Hovey has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Washington State Bar Association (ex-president), Seattle Bar Association (ex-president).

Connections

Married Grace Painter, July 10, 1895. Children: Joseph C. (deceased), Ann Faulkner.