Charles H. Kenworthey
Judge Charles Kenworthey was born in Milford, Pike County, on March 7, 1901. He attended Milford High School and 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, & […]
William E. Hirt
Judge William Hirt was born in Erie County on April 13, 1881. He attended Erie High School and 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 […]
Chester H. Rhodes
President Judge Chester Rhodes was born in Gouldsboro, Wayne County, on October 19, 1887. He was educated in public schools, then 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 […]
Arthur Horace James
Judge Arthur James was born in Plymouth, Luzerne County, on July 14, 1883. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1901 and 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 […]
William M. Parker
Judge Parker was born on December 19, 1870, in Venango County. He attended Oil City High School and 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. […]
Joseph Stadtfeld
Judge Stadtfeld was born on August 12, 1861, in New York City. He later relocated to Pittsburgh, where he attended public schools. 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 […]
James B. Drew
Chief Justice Drew was born in Pittsburgh on April 27, 1877. He was educated in public schools, then 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 […]