Background
Stewart, William Alvah was born on August 16, 1903 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Alvah and Julia Elizabeth (Langworthy) Stewart.
Stewart, William Alvah was born on August 16, 1903 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Alvah and Julia Elizabeth (Langworthy) Stewart.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1925. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1928.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1928, practiced law, Pittsburgh, 1928-1951. Partner Weller, Wicks & Wallacs, Pittsburgh, 1946-1951. Instructor law school Duquesne U., 1930.
42; United States district judge, western district of Pennsylvania since 1951. Assistant city solicitor, Pittsburgh, 1934-1936, city solicitor, 1938-1942, member city council, 1946-1951. Assistant company solicitor, Allegheny Company, 1936-1938.
Member Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, 1947-1951.
Served Judge Advisory General Department, United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Judge Advisory Association Kappa Psi. Club: University (Pittsburgh).
Married Lois Ann Alter, July 11, 1931. Children: William Alvah, Foster Ashe.