Covington, James Harry Born May 3, 1870, in Talbot County, MD Died February 4, 1942, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Chief Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia] Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on June 8, 1914, to a seat vacated by Harry M. Clabaugh. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1914, and received commission on June 15, 1914. Service terminated on May 31, 1918, due to resignation. Education: University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1894 Professional Career: Private practice, Easton, Maryland, 1894- State's attorney, Talbot County, Maryland, 1903-1908 U.S. representative from Maryland, 1909-1914 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1918-1942 Professor of law, Georgetown University, 1914-1919 Member, U.S. Railroad Wage Commission, 1918