Johnson, Joseph Travis Born February 28, 1858, in Brewerton, SC Died May 8, 1919, in Spartanburg, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of South Carolina Received a recess appointment from Woodrow Wilson on November 9, 1915, to a new seat authorized by 38 Stat. 961; nominated to the same position by Woodrow Wilson on January 4, 1916. Confirmed by the Senate on January 24, 1916, and received commission on January 24, 1916. Service terminated on May 8, 1919, due to death. Education: Erskine College, A.B., 1879 Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1883 Professional Career: Private practice, Laurens, South Carolina, 1883-1895 Private practice, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1895-1915 U.S. representative from South Carolina, 1901-1915 Research Collections