Background
Wheeler, George Wakeman was born on December 1, 1860 in Woodville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Honorary George W. and Lucy (Dowie) Wheeler.
Wheeler, George Wakeman was born on December 1, 1860 in Woodville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Honorary George W. and Lucy (Dowie) Wheeler.
Graduate Hackensack (New Jersey) Academy, 1876, Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Massachusetts, 1877. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1881, Bachelor of Laws, 1883, Doctor of Laws, 1919. Doctor of Civil Law, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1931.
Practiced law at Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1883-1893. Member Wheeler & Curtis. City attorney, 1890-1892.
Judge, Superior Court of Connecticut, February 28, 1893-September 8, 1910.
Justice Supreme Court of Errors, of Connecticut, 1910-1920, chief justice, 1920-December 1930.
Member State Council of Defense, 1918-1919. Member council American Law Institute. Member Tercentenary Connecticut Commission.
Married Agnes L. Macy, July 5, 1894. Children: Helen L., George Macy.