History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Dawson, Charles I.
Born February 13, 1881, in Logan County, KY
Died April 24, 1969

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 2, 1925, to a seat vacated by Charles H. Moorman. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1925, and received commission on January 13, 1925. Service terminated on June 30, 1935, due to resignation.

Education:
University of Kentucky
Read law, 1905

Professional Career:
Private practice, Russellville, Kentucky, 1905-1906
Private practice, Pineville, Kentucky, 1906-
State representative, Kentucky, 1906
County attorney, Bell County, Kentucky, 1910-1920
Attorney general, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1920-1924
Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1935-1969

 

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