Johnson, Jed Joseph Born July 31, 1888, in Waxahachi, TX Died May 8, 1963, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 7, 1947, to a seat vacated by William J. Keefe. Confirmed by the Senate on June 23, 1947, and received commission on June 25, 1947. Service terminated on May 8, 1963, due to death. Education: University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1915 Professional Career: Private practice, Walters, Oklahoma, 1918 U.S. Army private, 1918-1919 Private practice, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 1919-1927 Newspaper editor, Cotton City, Oklahoma, 1920-1922 State senator, Oklahoma, 1920-1927 U.S. representative from Oklahoma, 1927-1947