History of the Federal Judiciary


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O`Donoghue, Daniel William
Born October 15, 1876, in Washington, DC
Died June 29, 1948

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia]
Received a recess appointment from Herbert Hoover on October 28, 1931, to a seat vacated by Frederick L. Siddons; nominated to the same position by Herbert Hoover on December 15, 1931. Confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1932, and received commission on February 23, 1932. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1946. Service terminated on June 29, 1948, due to death.

Education:
Georgetown College, A.B., 1897
Georgetown College, A.M., 1898
Georgetown College, Ph.D., 1899
Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1899
Georgetown University Law School, LL.M., 1900

Professional Career:
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1900-1931
Faculty, Georgetown University Law Center, 1904-1934

 

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