History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Graham, William Johnson
Born February 7, 1872, in New Castle, PA
Died November 10, 1937, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:
Chief Judge, U. S. Court of Customs Appeals (later Customs and Patent Appeals)
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on May 26, 1924, to a seat vacated by George E. Martin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 29, 1924, and received commission on May 29, 1924. Service terminated on November 10, 1937, due to death.

Education:
University of Illinois, B.L., 1893
Read law, 1895

Professional Career:
Private practice, Aledo, Illinois, 1895-
State's attorney, Mercer County, Illinois, 1901-1909
State representative, Illinois, 1915-1916
U.S. representative from Illinois, 1917-1924

 

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