Michael H. Hirschberg was a native of Newburgh, Orange Co., New York. He received his education at the local public schools of Newburgh. At the age of 19 he was sent to Cincinnati where he attended public school for one year. During the 2 years following he was a student at a private institution in New York City. Returning to Newburgh he entered the Academy and was graduated in 1862. Then a year's classical course, under Hugh S. Banks, completed his schooling.
He began his working life as a clerk in a dry goods store in Madison, Indiana. By 1866 he was studying law in the office of Hon. Stephen W. Fulton.
In May 1868 he was admitted to the bar. In March 1869 he formed a partnership with David A. Scott who had recently retired from the office of Surrogate. The firm was successful from the beginning and continued for more than 20 years.
In 1875 he was elected Special County Judge for 3 years. From Jan 1890 he was the District Attorney of Orange Co., New York.
He married Elizabeth McAlles in 1878.
Ref:Newburgh; her institutions, industries and leading citizens. Historical, descriptive and biographical.
Published 1891.
Ref: The U.S. City directories, 1821-1989 lists Michael's occupation as Presiding Justice.
He began his working life as a clerk in a dry goods store in Madison, Indiana. By 1866 he was studying law in the office of Hon. Stephen W. Fulton.
In May 1868 he was admitted to the bar. In March 1869 he formed a partnership with David A. Scott who had recently retired from the office of Surrogate. The firm was successful from the beginning and continued for more than 20 years.
In 1875 he was elected Special County Judge for 3 years. From Jan 1890 he was the District Attorney of Orange Co., New York.
He married Elizabeth McAlles in 1878.
Ref:Newburgh; her institutions, industries and leading citizens. Historical, descriptive and biographical.
Published 1891.
Ref: The U.S. City directories, 1821-1989 lists Michael's occupation as Presiding Justice.
Michael H. Hirschberg was a native of Newburgh, Orange Co., New York. He received his education at the local public schools of Newburgh. At the age of 19 he was sent to Cincinnati where he attended public school for one year. During the 2 years following he was a student at a private institution in New York City. Returning to Newburgh he entered the Academy and was graduated in 1862. Then a year's classical course, under Hugh S. Banks, completed his schooling.
He began his working life as a clerk in a dry goods store in Madison, Indiana. By 1866 he was studying law in the office of Hon. Stephen W. Fulton.
In May 1868 he was admitted to the bar. In March 1869 he formed a partnership with David A. Scott who had recently retired from the office of Surrogate. The firm was successful from the beginning and continued for more than 20 years.
In 1875 he was elected Special County Judge for 3 years. From Jan 1890 he was the District Attorney of Orange Co., New York.
He married Elizabeth McAlles in 1878.
Ref:Newburgh; her institutions, industries and leading citizens. Historical, descriptive and biographical.
Published 1891.
Ref: The U.S. City directories, 1821-1989 lists Michael's occupation as Presiding Justice.
He began his working life as a clerk in a dry goods store in Madison, Indiana. By 1866 he was studying law in the office of Hon. Stephen W. Fulton.
In May 1868 he was admitted to the bar. In March 1869 he formed a partnership with David A. Scott who had recently retired from the office of Surrogate. The firm was successful from the beginning and continued for more than 20 years.
In 1875 he was elected Special County Judge for 3 years. From Jan 1890 he was the District Attorney of Orange Co., New York.
He married Elizabeth McAlles in 1878.
Ref:Newburgh; her institutions, industries and leading citizens. Historical, descriptive and biographical.
Published 1891.
Ref: The U.S. City directories, 1821-1989 lists Michael's occupation as Presiding Justice.
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Also a son Stuart Mcalles Hirschberg FAG#15479341 and also a daughter Mary Elizabeth Hirshberg that died on 10 Apr 1938.
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