Parker, John Johnston Born November 20, 1885, in Monroe, NC Died March 17, 1958, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on October 3, 1925, to a seat vacated by Charles Albert Woods; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 8, 1925. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1925, and received commission on December 14, 1925. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Service terminated on March 17, 1958, due to death. Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A., 1907 University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1908 Professional Career: Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1908-1909 Private practice, Monroe, North Carolina, 1909-1922 Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, 1910 Candidate for attorney general, State of North Carolina, 1916 Republican candidate for governor, North Carolina, 1920 Private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1922-1925 Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1923-1924 Nominated to Supreme Court of the United States, March 21, 1930; rejected by Senate Research Collections Bibliography