Background
Thayer, Rufus Hildreth was born on June 29, 1849 in Plymouth, Michigan, United States. Son of Rufus and Hersilora Eliza (Utley) Thayer.
Thayer, Rufus Hildreth was born on June 29, 1849 in Plymouth, Michigan, United States. Son of Rufus and Hersilora Eliza (Utley) Thayer.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1870, Master of Arts, 1874 (Doctor of Laws, 1911). Bachelor of Laws, Law Department George Washington University, 1874.
William Barnes, of Albany, New York, and g.d. of Thurlow Weed, January 12, 1905. Admitted to bar, Supreme Court, District of Columbia, 1874. Chief law clerk supervising architect’s office, Treasury Department, Washington, 1875-1885.
In practice at Washington, 1885-1909.
Judge The United States of America Court for China, January 1, 1909-December 31, 1913.
Member bar of Supreme Court of the United States Court, United States Court of Claims, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Judge advocate general Doctorate. of C. National Guard, 1894-1902. Member school board, Washington, District of Columbia, 1894-1898.
Married Harriet Isabella, daughter