Richard Henry Alvey

Richard Henry Alvey (March 26, 1826 – September 14, 1906), frequently known as R. H. Alvey, was an American jurist who served as chief judge of the supreme court of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Court of Appeals and subsequently served as the chief justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia.

Education and career Alvey was born in St. Mary's County, Maryland, to George and Harriet Wicklin Alvey. He read law and was admitted to the bar in 1849, and began private practice in Hagerstown, Maryland the next year. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 15, 1893, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on January 1, 1905, due to his retirement.