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Chilson, Olin Hatfield
Born November 22, 1903, in Pueblo, CO
Died September 28, 1991

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 19, 1960, to a seat vacated by William L. Knous. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1960, and received commission on March 5, 1960. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1973. Service terminated on September 28, 1991, due to death.

Education:
University of Colorado School of Law, LL.B., 1927

Professional Career:
Private practice, La Jara, Colorado, 1927
Private practice, Greeley, Colorado, 1927-1928
Private practice, Loveland, Colorado, 1928-1954
District attorney, Eighth Judicial District, Colorado, 1940-1948
Assistant secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1956-1957
Undersecretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1957-1958
Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1958-1960
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