Jones, John Marvin Born February 26, 1886, in Valley View, TX Died March 4, 1976, in Amarillo, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 9, 1940, to a seat vacated by Thomas S. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1940, and received commission on November 20, 1940. Service terminated on July 9, 1947, due to appointment to another judicial position. Chief Justice, Court of Claims Nominated by Harry S Truman on January 20, 1947, to a seat vacated by Richard S. Whaley. Confirmed by the Senate on July 8, 1947, and received commission on July 9, 1947. Service terminated on May 25, 1948, due to appointment to another judicial position. Chief Judge, Court of Claims Reassigned on May 25, 1948, to a new seat authorized by 62 Stat. 898. Assumed senior status on July 14, 1964. Service terminated on March 4, 1976, due to death. Education: John B. Denton College, Denton, Texas, B.A., 1902 Southwestern University, Ph.B., 1905 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1907 Professional Career: Private practice, Amarillo, Texas, 1908-1917 Member, Texas Board of Legal Examiners, Seventh Supreme Judicial District, 1913 U.S. representative from Texas, 1917-1940 U.S. Army private, 308th Battalion, Tank Corps, 1918 Assistant to the director, Office of Economic Stabilization, 1943 Administrator, War Food Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1943-1945