Allen R. Sturtevant
Allen R. Sturtevant | |
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.jpg) Burlington Free Press, (Burlington, Vermont) August 31, 1931 | |
| Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court | |
| In office April 1938 – October 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Leighton P. Slack |
| Succeeded by | Walter H. Cleary |
| Chief Judge of the Vermont Superior Court | |
| In office 1938–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred L. Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Olin M. Jeffords |
| Judge of the Vermont Superior Court | |
| In office 1929–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Blackmer |
| State's Attorney of Addison County, Vermont | |
| In office 1915–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Frank W. Tuttle |
| Succeeded by | George W. Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1879 Granville, New York |
| Died | September 15, 1966 (aged 87) Fort Pierce, Florida |
| Resting place | Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Bonner (m. 1904-1966, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Vermont Lincoln-Jefferson College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney Judge |
Allen R. Sturtevant (August 27, 1879 – September 15, 1966) was a Vermont attorney and judge. His most notable work was as an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court from 1938 to 1948.
Early life
[edit]Allen Robert Sturtevant was born in Granville, New York on August 27, 1879, the son of Royal W. and Susan V. (Oakes) Sturtevant.[1] He was raised and educated in Granville and New Haven, Vermont, and was an 1897 graduate of Beeman Academy in New Haven.[1] He received his Ph.B. from the University of Vermont in 1901.[1] Sturtevant worked as a school teacher in locations including Manlius, New York[2] and Lima, Indiana,[3] and moved to Middlebury, Vermont in 1908.[4]
Career as an attorney
[edit]He studied law in Middlebury with Judge Charles I. Button and attorney Ira H. LaFleur,[4][5] and worked as deputy clerk of the Addison County Court.[6] In 1911, he received his LL.B. degree from Lincoln-Jefferson College of Law in Hammond, Indiana.[7] Sturtevant was admitted to the bar later that year and began a practice in Middlebury.[5] Sturtevant entered politics as a Republican, and served as Addison County State's Attorney from 1915 to 1921.[1] From 1912 to 1929, Sturtevant was Middlebury's village attorney.[8] He also became involved in banking, and was vice president of the Addison County Trust Company from 1926 to 1929.[1] During the governorship of John E. Weeks, Sturtevant served as his executive clerk from 1927 to 1929.[8]
Judicial career
[edit]In 1929, Governor Weeks appointed Sturtevant a judge of the Vermont Superior Court.[8] He served until 1938, and advanced through seniority to become the chief judge.[9]
Sturtevant had been chief judge of the Superior Court for only a few months when Leighton P. Slack died.[9] In April 1938, Sturtevant was appointed as an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, filling the vacancy caused by Slack's death.[9] He served until retiring on October 1, 1948, and was succeeded by Walter H. Cleary.[10]
Awards
[edit]In 1940, Sturtevant received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Middlebury College.[11]
Retirement and death
[edit]In retirement, Sturtevant was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.[5] He died there on September 15, 1966,[5] and was buried at Riverview Memorial Park in Fort Pierce.[12]
Family
[edit]On June 8, 1904, Sturtevant married Anna Bonner in New York City.[1] They were the parents of three daughters: Viola, Margaret, and Anna.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Who's Who in New England, p. 1222.
- ^ "Allen R. Sturtevant, son of R. W. Sturtevant", p. 1.
- ^ "Allen R. Sturtevant is at home for vacation", p. 1.
- ^ a b "Allen R. Sturtevant of New Haven has entered the office of attorney Ira H. LaFleur and will study law", p. 12.
- ^ a b c d "Judge Sturtevant Dies in Florida", p. 7.
- ^ "Allen R. Sturtevant has been appointed deputy clerk of Addison County", p. 8.
- ^ "Believers in Vermont".
- ^ a b c "Sturtevant Superior Judge", p. 6.
- ^ a b c "Cushing for Superior Court", p. 2.
- ^ "Judge Cleary Will Take Seat on Vt. Supreme Ct. Today", p. 2.
- ^ "Boon Murder Mystery", p. 10.
- ^ "Allen R. Sturtevant in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998".
Sources
[edit]Books
[edit]- Marquis, Albert N. (1938). Who's Who in New England. Vol. 3. Chicago, IL: A. N. Marquis Company.
Magazines
[edit]- Sturtevant, Allen R. (June 1, 1941). "Boon Murder Mystery". Middlebury College News Letter. Middlebury, VT: Middlebury College.
Newspapers
[edit]- "Allen R. Sturtevant, son of R. W. Sturtevant". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. January 23, 1902 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Allen R. Sturtevant is at home for vacation". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. July 23, 1903 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Allen R. Sturtevant of New Haven has entered the office of attorney Ira H. LaFleur and will study law". Middlebury Register. Middlebury, VT. October 16, 1908.
- "Allen R. Sturtevant has been appointed deputy clerk of Addison County". Bridport Sun. Bridport, VT. June 29, 1911 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Sturtevant Superior Judge". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. December 16, 1929 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Believers in Vermont: Allen Robert Sturtevant". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. August 31, 1931. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Cushing for Superior Court". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. April 22, 1938 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Judge Cleary Will Take Seat on Vt. Supreme Ct. Today". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. Morning Press Bureau. October 1, 1948 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Judge Sturtevant Dies in Florida". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. September 17, 1966 – via Newspapers.com.
Internet
[edit]- "Allen R. Sturtevant in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998". Ancestry.com. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. September 15, 1966.