Albert H. Orvis (1857 – )

“Many elements figure in the success of one who gains prominence at the bar.  He must possess not only accurate and comprehensive knowledge of the law, but discrimination in applying its principles and ability to clearly and cogently present his … Continue reading →

William Bradford Greeley (1859 – )

“GREELEY, William Bradford: Lawyer; b. Nashua, N.H., Nov. 1, 1859; s. Edward H. and Louisa M. (Ware) Greeley; grad. Dartmouth Coll., A.B., 1881; Columbia Univ., Washington, D.C. LL.B., 1887, LL.M., 1888; m. N.Y. City April 15, 1891, Sarah Nobel Burleigh … Continue reading →

Cullen Sawtelle (1805 – 1887)

“In 1843, Norridgewock again furnished a Representative for her district at Washington, this time for two terms (1843-1845) (1849-1851).  Mr. Cullen Sawtelle, son of Captain Richard and Sally (Ware) Sawtelle, was born in Norridgewock, September 25, 1805; graduated from Bowdoin … Continue reading →

Hugh Ware Cross (1896 – 1972)

“CROSS, HUGH WARE (Illinois, 1939) was born August 24, 1896 in Jerseryville, Illinois, to Edward and Lulu Hazen (Ware) Cross.  Receiving an LL.B. from the University of Illinois in 1921, he practiced with the firm of firm of Cross and … Continue reading →

Redford Bond (1877 – )

“REDFORD BOND.  Probably the oldest firm of lawyers in the State of Oklahoma is the Bond & Melton combination at Chickasha.  The two principal members of the firm of Bond, Melton & Melton have been continuously associated in handling a … Continue reading →

Spencer Hugh Ware (1851 – )

SPENCER HUGH WARE. Efficient, capable and trustworthy would be the verdict passed upon the character and official standing of our subject by any one in Shannon County to whom the question might be asked. Spencer Hugh Ware, circuit clerk and … Continue reading →

Samuel Ware Packard (1847 – )

“PACKARD, Samuel Ware, was born at Shelburne Mass., Nov. 29, 1847, son of Theophilus and Elizabeth Parsons (Ware) Packard.  He traces descent from Samuel Packard, who emigrated from Windham, Norfolk, England, to Plymouth colony in 1638, and was a resident … Continue reading →

Eugene F. Ware Dies Suddenly in Colorado

Courtesy of John Stein Note:  Article submitted by Marti Martin of the Woodford Co. Historical Society from the Albuquerque Journal, July 3, 1911. “EUGENE WARE DIES SUDDENLY IN COLORADO ———————————————————— FAMOUS KANSAS POET HEART DISEASE VICTIM ————————————————————- Served Through Civil … Continue reading →

Samuel Stewart Yantis (1873 – )

“SAMUEL STEWART YANTIS has been a member of the Lexington bar for over twenty years, and his individual talents have brought him a high position as a Kentucky lawyer.  For many years he was associated in practice with the late … Continue reading →