Cox, Joseph Winston - Born October 19, 1875, in Bridle Creek, VA
Died September 9, 1939
Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia] Nominated by Herbert Hoover on June 23, 1930, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 785. Confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1930, and received commission on July 7, 1930. Service terminated on September 9, 1939, due to death.
Education: George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1901
Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1901-1930 Instructor, Georgetown University Law School, 1913-1915 Special assistant to attorney general, anti-trust and special war activities, U.S. Department of Justice, 1914-1919 Member, District Selective Service Board, 1917-1918 Regional counsel, U.S. Railroad Administration, 1919-1920 Professorial lecturer, George Washington University, 1928-1930
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