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Born February 23, 1887, in Clayton, IL
Died January 19, 1956
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 24, 1937, to a seat vacated by J. Earl Major; Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1937, and received commission on April 27, 1937. Service terminated on January 19, 1956, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1911
Professional Career:
Private practice, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 1912-1914
City attorney, Quincy, Illinois, 1915-1916
State's attorney, Adams County, Illinois, 1916-1920
Private practice, Adams County, Illinois, 1920-1924
State's attorney, Adams County, Illinois, 1924-1928
State senator, Illinois 36th district, 1928-1932
U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1933-1937
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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