Paul, John Jr. Born December 9, 1883, in Harrisonburg, VA Died February 13, 1964, in Ottobine, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Herbert Hoover on December 15, 1931, to a seat vacated by Henry C. McDowell. Confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1932, and received commission on January 14, 1932. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1958. Service terminated on February 13, 1964, due to death. Education: Virginia Military Institute, B.A., 1903 University of Virginia, LL.B., 1906 Professional Career: Private practice, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1907-1917, 1924-1929 State senator, Virginia, 1911-1915, 1919-1922 Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, 1916, 1918 U.S. Army, 1917-1919 City attorney, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1919-1923 U.S. representative from Virginia, 1922-1923 Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1923-1924 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia, 1929-1932 Research Collections