History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Oliver, Webster J.
Born January 14, 1888, in Brooklyn, NY
Died November 16, 1969, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 11, 1940, to a seat vacated by Charles P. McClelland. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1940, and received commission on June 24, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1940-1965. Assumed senior status on June 24, 1967. Service terminated on November 16, 1969, due to death.

Education:
St. Lawrence University, LL.B., 1911

Professional Career:
Private practice, 1912-1917, 1919-1935
U.S. Army Captain, Ordnance Corps, 1917-1919
Special U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, 1935-1938
Assistant attorney general, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, New York City, New York, 1938-1940

 

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