HISTORICAL SOCIETY

of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Charles H. Kenworthey

Judge Charles Kenworthey was born in Milford, Pike County, on March 7, 1901. He earned both his B.A. and LL.B. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Judge Kenworthey was admitted to the Bar in 1929. He joined and ultimately became a partner at the Philadelphia firm of Evans, Bayard, & Frick. Judge Kenworthey then served […]

William E. Hirt

Judge William Hirt was born in Erie County on April 13, 1881. He graduated from Princeton University. Additionally, Judge Hirt received an Honorary D.C.L. from Thiel College. He was admitted to the Erie County Bar in 1908. In March 1920, Judge Hirt joined the bench of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County. He […]

Chester H. Rhodes

President Judge Chester Rhodes was born in Gouldsboro, Wayne County, on October 19, 1887. He received a B.A. and M.A. from Lehigh University. President Judge Rhodes was admitted to the Monroe County Bar in 1913, then engaged in private law practice. From 1918 to 1920, President Judge Rhodes served as Monroe County Solicitor. He was […]

Arthur Horace James

Judge Arthur James was born in Plymouth, Luzerne County, on July 14, 1883. He graduated Dickinson Law School in 1904. Judge James was then admitted to the bar associations of Cumberland and Luzerne Counties. He began his career in private practice and was elected District Attorney of Luzerne County in 1919. In 1926, Judge James […]

William M. Parker

Judge Parker was born on December 19, 1870, in Venango County. He attended Princeton University, then received an LL.D. from Grove City College. After graduation, he returned home and taught mathematics in Grove City schools for two years. Judge Parker was admitted to the Venango County bar in January 1895. He was elected judge of […]

Joseph Stadtfeld

Judge Stadtfeld was born on August 12, 1861, in New York City. He later relocated to Pittsburgh. Judge Stadtfeld was admitted to the bar of Allegheny County in 1886 and thereafter engaged in private practice. Judge Stadtfeld was appointed to the Superior Court in 1931 and served until his death on December 12, 1943. During […]

James B. Drew

Chief Justice Drew was born in Pittsburgh on April 27, 1877. He attended Columbia University where he received A.M. and LL.B. degrees. During his career, Chief Justice Drew was awarded honorary LL.D. degrees from Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh, St. Francis College, and Dickinson College. Following his educational years, Chief Justice Drew was admitted […]