Background
Sweetland, William Howard was born on December 19, 1856 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William and Nancy Greene (Howard) Sweetland.
Sweetland, William Howard was born on December 19, 1856 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William and Nancy Greene (Howard) Sweetland.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown U., 1878, A.M., 1881. Doctor of Laws, Rhode Island State College, 1922, Brown U., 1924.
Master of Arts, 1881. Rhode Island State College, Doctor of Laws, 1922. Brown University, 1924.
.I. Admitted to the Bar 1881 and practiced law at Providence, Rhode Island Clerk, House of Representative, Rhode Island, 1887-1888. Clerk Sixth District Court, 1889-1895. Judge Sixth District Court 1895-1905.
Presiding Justice Supreme Court of Rhode Island, since 1909. Appointed Chief Justice Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1920 —.
Member: American and Rhode Island Bar Associations. Rhode Island Historical. Society; Providence District Nursing Association (President).
Clubs: Providence Art, University, Anawan Country.
Married Florence Gardiner Reynolds, June 11, 1889. Children: Reynolds, John, William Howard.