3-021-727 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Vice-Chancellor Sir W. M. James, 1869. Engraving from a photograph by John Watkins. 'Sir William Milbourne James, the new Vice-Chancellor, has long held a leading position in the Court of Chancery. He was called to the Bar by the Hon. Society of Lincoln's Inn, June 10, 1831, and, confining his practice to the Chancery Courts, soon obtained business and reputation as an equity lawyer and advocate. He became a Q. C. in 1853, since which time his practice has been very extensive. He was made, a few years ago, Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster; was appointed a Vice-Chancellor of the Court of Chancery Jan. 2 last, and was knighted on Feb. 4 following. Sir William James is a sound and acute equity lawyer and a fluent speaker. His honourable conduct, amiable disposition, and affable manners have made him very popular at the Bar and among a wide circle of friends'. From "Illustrated London News", 1869.