Background
Harrington, William Watson was born on June 30, 1874 in Farmington, Kent County, Delaware, United States. Son of Charles James and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Harrington.
Harrington, William Watson was born on June 30, 1874 in Farmington, Kent County, Delaware, United States. Son of Charles James and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Harrington.
Bachelor of Arts, Delaware College (now University of Delaware), 1895, Doctor of Laws. Studied law in office of Edward Ridgely, Dover, Delaware, 2 years, Harvard Law School, 1 year.
Admitted to Delaware bar, 1898, and in practice, Dover. Register of wills for Kent County, succeeding father, deceased, by appointment of Governor Tunnell, 1900-1901. Deputy attorney general for Kent County, 1909-1913.
Appointed resident associate judge Kent County, and member Supreme Court of the Delaware, 1921, re-appointed, 1933, chancellor, 1938-1950. Private law practice, Dover, since 1950. Editor: W. W. Harrington’s Delaware Law Reports, Volumes 24-31 Delaware Chancery Reports.
Trustee, U. Delaware.
Member Supreme Ct.
Married Sarah Godwin, October 26, 1909. Children: Sarah Godwin Herrick, Mary Elizabeth Watson, Anna Banks.