Coleman, James Plemon Born January 9, 1914, in Ackerman, MS Died September 28, 1991, in Ackerman, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 22, 1965, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Franklin Cameron. Confirmed by the Senate on July 26, 1965, and received commission on July 26, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1979-1981. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1981. Service terminated on January 31, 1984, due to retirement. Education: George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1939 Professional Career: Private practice, Ackerman, Mississippi, 1939-1946 District attorney, Fifth Judicial District, Mississippi, 1940-1946 Judge, Mississippi Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial District, 1947-1950 Justice, Mississippi Supreme Court, 1950 Attorney general, State of Mississippi, 1950-1956 Governor, Mississippi, 1956-1960 State representative, Mississippi, 1960-1964 Private practice, Choctaw County, Mississippi, 1960-1965, 1984-1990 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography