George Murray Hulbert (May 14, 1881 – April 26, 1950) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who was a

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from New York and a

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of the

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in the early 20th century.

Education and career

Born on May 14, 1881, in Rochester, New York, Hulbert moved to Waterloo, New York, and attended the public schools. He received a

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in 1902 from the

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. He was admitted to the bar in 1902 and entered private practice in New York City from 1902 to 1934.

Congressional service

Hulbert was elected as a

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to the

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of the 64th and

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es and served from March 4, 1915, to January 1, 1918.

Later career

Hulbert was the Commissioner of Docks and the Director of the Port of New York City starting in 1918. He was elected in November 1921 as President of the Board of Aldermen of New York City, serving from 1921 to 1925. He served as the acting

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during the long illness of

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. He served as President of the Boston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company.

Removal from the Board of Aldermen

Hulbert was ousted from the Presidency of the Board after he accepted an honorary position as a member of the Finger Lakes Park Commission that was offered by

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. In a decision by New York State Supreme Court judge

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, according to section 1549 of the

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, Hulbert automatically vacated his position in city government by accepting an appointment at the state level.

Federal judicial service

Hulbert was nominated by President

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on June 6, 1934, to a seat on the

vacated by Judge Frank J. Coleman. He was confirmed by the

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on June 14, 1934, and received his commission on June 15, 1934.

Death and burial

His service terminated on April 26, 1950, due to his death in Bayport, New York. He was interred in the

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, New York.

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