Background
Whitmyer, Edward Charles was born on May 5, 1861 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of of Charles Henry and Mary Caroline (Munsell) W.
Whitmyer, Edward Charles was born on May 5, 1861 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of of Charles Henry and Mary Caroline (Munsell) W.
Bachelor of Arts, Union College, Schenectady, 1882 (Phi Beta Kappa). Doctor of Laws, St. Lawrence University, 1925.
Admitted to New York bar, 1887. Delegate from 20th Senatorial District to Constitutional Convention, State of New York, 1894. Surrogate, Schenectady Company, 1903-1909.
County judge, Schenectady Company, 1909-1912. Justice Supreme Court of New York, 4th District, 1912-1926. Renominated and reëlected by both Republican and Democratic parties for term 1926-1940.
Designated to Appellate Division, 3d Department, January 1927. Appointed official referee of State of New York, January 1, 1932. Director Schenectady Trust Company.
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Married Frances Priscilla Matthews, July 23, 1896.