Background
Rippey, Harlan Watson was born on September 8, 1874 in Griegsville, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Nelson and Hester (Lynd) Rippey.
Rippey, Harlan Watson was born on September 8, 1874 in Griegsville, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Nelson and Hester (Lynd) Rippey.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, 1898, A.M., 1899.
Admitted to New York bar, 1901. In practice at Rochester since 1901. State tax appraiser, New York, 1913-1915.
Inheritance tax attorney Tax communications of New York, 1922-1927. Justice Supreme Court of the New York, 1927-1928. Liquidation attorney for State Superintendent Banks and United States Comptroller, 1930-1934.
United States district judge, 1934-1936. Associate judge New York State Court of Appeals since January 1, 1937. Member State Common for Revision of Tax Laws, 1930-1937.
Delegate at large New York State Constitutional Convention, 1938. President and treasurer Bircher Company, 1917-1934. Officer and director various corporations, 1908-1934.
Chairman Democratic Judicial Committee, 7th Judicial District, New York, 1909-1934. Delegate Democratic State Convs., 1922-1934, National Convs., 1924-1932.
Member of the board Geneseo State Teachers College since 1934. Member American, New York State and Rochester bar associations, American Law Institute, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Theta Delta Chi, Theta Nu Epsilon. Clubs: Advertising (Rochester).
Married Harriet C. Smith, June 30, 1908. Children: Joseph Smith, Harriet Bertine, Catharine Adele.