Reynier Jacob Wortendyke, Jr.
Deceased Person
1895 – 1975
Who was Reynier Jacob Wortendyke, Jr.?
Reynier Jacob Wortendyke, Jr. was a United States federal judge.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Wortendyke received an A.B. from Princeton University in 1916 and an LL.B. from Columbia Law School in 1922. He was a township attorney of Millburn Township, New Jersey from 1930 to 1931 and from 1933 to 1935, and was in private practice in New Jersey from 1934 to 1952.
On April 18, 1955, Wortendyke was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey created by 68 Stat. 8. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 7, 1955, and received his commission on June 8, 1955. He assumed senior status on June 1, 1970, and served in that capacity until his death.
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- Born
- Mar 22, 1895
Jersey City - Education
- Princeton University
- Died
- Dec 26, 1975
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on July 23, 2013
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