History of the Federal Judiciary


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Burns, Louis Henry
Born May 11, 1878, in New Orleans, LA
Died June 9, 1928

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on October 3, 1925, to a seat vacated by Charlton R. Beattie; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 8, 1925. Confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 1925, and received commission on December 21, 1925. Service terminated on June 9, 1928, due to death.

Education:
Tulane Law School, LL.B., 1904

Professional Career:
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1904-1911, 1913-1921
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1911-1913
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1921-1925

 

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