History of the Federal Judiciary


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Cliffe, Adam C.
Born June 25, 1869, in Sycamore, IL
Died June 12, 1928

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 20, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1922, and received commission on December 22, 1922. Service terminated on June 12, 1928, due to death.

Education:
Northwestern University School of Law, LL.B.
Read law, 1897

Professional Career:
Private practice, Sycamore, Illinois, 1897-1920
State representative, Illinois
State senator, Illinois
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1920-1923

 

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