Morris, James Ward Born November 14, 1890, in Smithfield, NC Died November 15, 1960 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 23, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1939, and received commission on June 19, 1939. Service terminated on November 15, 1960, due to death. Education: University of North Carolina School of Law University of North Carolina, A.B., 1912 Read law, 1913 Professional Career: Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1913-1933 U.S. Army, 1917-1919 U.S. Department of Justice, 1933-1939; special assistant to the attorney general, 1933-1935; assistant attorney general, 1935-1939