Whitman Knapp
1909–2004 (age 95)
Federal judge
Biography
Whitman Knapp carried the mantle of justice from his earliest studies into a distinguished career as a federal judge, always seeking clarity and fairness in the courtroom. Born in 1909, he championed accountability and inspired colleagues with an unshakable belief that the rule of law must serve the public good.
He also encouraged future generations of lawyers to pursue ethics and compassion, leaving a legacy of mentorship that still echoes in bar associations and civic halls, even as he now rests at Saint James Episcopal Church Graveyard.