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Anderson, Harry Bennett
Born November 5, 1879, in Van Buren County, MI
Died April 9, 1935

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on September 12, 1925, to a seat vacated by J.W. Ross; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 8, 1925. Confirmed by the Senate on January 29, 1926, and received commission on January 29, 1926. Service terminated on April 9, 1935, due to death.

Education:
University of Chicago, Ph.B.
Christian Brothers College, A.M.
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1904

Professional Career:
Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1904-1917, 1918-1925
Member, Republican state committee, Tennessee, 1904-1910
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1917-1918

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