Clayton, Claude Feemster Born August 4, 1909, in Tupelo, MS Died July 4, 1969 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 24, 1958, to a seat vacated by Alan Cox. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1958, and received commission on March 12, 1958. Served as chief judge, 1966-1967. Service terminated on November 23, 1967, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 16, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 26, 1967, and received commission on October 27, 1967. Service terminated on July 4, 1969, due to death. Education: University of Mississippi Law School, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Tupelo, Mississippi, 1931-1935, 1945-1958 Prosecutor, Lee County, Mississippi, 1935-1938 Judge, Mississippi Circuit Court, First Judicial District, 1938-1942 U.S. Army, 1942-1945 City attorney, Tupelo, Mississippi, 1949-1953