Cornelius H. Hanford
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jul 8, 1876The Centennial That Saved Seattle: How 8,000 Souls Turned a Territorial Mist into a CityOn July 4, 1876, despite being late to statehood and lacking federal funding, Seattle’s pioneers pulled off a spectacle of flags, steamers, and speeches that proved the town was here to stay.Occidental Square, Seattle, WA
- Mar 13, 1889The Man Who Would Be King of the NorthPresident Harrison appoints Seattle’s Cornelius H. Hanford as Chief Justice of Washington Territory, cementing his role in the region's legal and political future.Seattle, WA
- Jun 28, 1892The Legal Quandary of Chinese ExclusionA local judge grapples with the harsh realities and administrative conflicts of the 1892 Chinese Exclusion Act.Port Townsend, WA