Lindley, Walter C. - Born July 12, 1880, in Neoga, IL
Died January 3, 1958
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Warren G. Harding on September 20, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1922, and received commission on September 22, 1922. Service terminated on October 23, 1949, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 15, 1949, to a seat vacated by Sherman Minton. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1949, and received commission on October 13, 1949. Service terminated on January 3, 1958, due to death.
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, A.B. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, LL.B., 1904 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1910
Professional Career: Private practice, Danville, Illinois, 1904-1922 Master in chancery, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois, 1912-1918 Member, Vermillion County [Illinois] Board of Supervisors, 1916-1920
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