Background
Coffey, James V. was born on April 18, 1879 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of James W. and Nora (Hartigan) Coffey.
Coffey, James V. was born on April 18, 1879 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of James W. and Nora (Hartigan) Coffey.
Graduate LaSalle Institute, Troy, 1896. Bachelor of Laws, Albany Law School, 1901. Doctor of Laws, Manhattan College, New York City, 1932.
Admitted to New York bar, 1901, and practiced at Troy. Appointed justice Supreme Court, 3d District of New York, March 4, 1925, confirmed by Senate, March 5, 1925, for term ending December 31, 1925. Appointed member Judical Council for State of New York, June 28, 1934.
Vice president and director Troy Trust Company.
Trustee Troy Savings Bank. Vice president and trustee Albany Law School.
President T.C.M.O. Asylum. Director Troy Boys’ Club.
Member Judical Council for State of New York, June 28, 1934.
Married Helen Scallen, June 30, 1909. Children: Eugene V., Helen, Mary Louise, Florence, Jane, James, Martha.