History of the Federal Judiciary


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Sparks, William Morris
Born April 28, 1872, in Charlottesville, IN
Died January 7, 1950, in Rushville, IN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on October 25, 1929, to a seat vacated by Albert Barnes Anderson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1929, and received commission on October 31, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1948. Assumed senior status on November 13, 1948. Service terminated on January 7, 1950, due to death.

Education:
Indiana Law School
Read law, 1896
DePauw University, A.B., 1896

Professional Career:
Deputy prosecutor, Rush County, Indiana, 1896-1898
Private practice, Rushville, Indiana, 1897-1901, 1910-1914
State representative, Indiana, 1901-1903
Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1904-1910, 1914-1929

 

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