William R. Harr

Background

Harr, William R. was born on July 5, 1872 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Peter and Adelaide L. (Sehleigh) Harr.

Education

Student in public schools, District of Columbia, Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1896.

Career

Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1897. Secretary to Justice John M. Harlan, 1896-1901. Attorney Department Justice, 1902-1909.

Assistant attorney general of the United States, 1909-1913.

In private practice, 1913-1930. Commissioner United States District Court, District of Columbia, 1930-1948.

Achievements

• William R. Harr has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Washington National Monument Society. Club: Cosmos.

Connections

Married Martha Beach Harvey, August, 1900 (died June 28, 1948). Children: Elizabeth (Mistress T. H. Breeze, deceased), Richard Whitmore, (deceased).