Ralph P. Quarles

Born in Benton, Kentucky to James M. and Nancy Jane (Petty) Quarles,[1] Quarles was raised in Paducah, passing through the Paducah high school and receiving some education at the Maury Academy.

In 1896, Quarles was elected to the Idaho Supreme Court on the People's Democratic ticket, and became chief justice on January 7, 1901.

After a serving in that capacity until 1903, he voluntarily retired from the bench to resume his private practice.

[5] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 25, 1914,[4] and took his oath of office on April 2, 1914.

[6] Quarles married Ida M. Strow, of Benton, Kentucky, on November 23, 1881,[1][6] and together they had five children.