Adair, J[ackson] Leroy Born February 23, 1887, in Clayton, IL Died January 19, 1956 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 24, 1937, to a seat vacated by J. Earl Major. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1937, and received commission on April 27, 1937. Service terminated on January 19, 1956, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1911 Professional Career: Private practice, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 1912-1914 City attorney, Quincy, Illinois, 1915-1916 State's attorney, Adams County, Illinois, 1916-1920, 1924-1928 Private practice, Adams County, Illinois, 1920-1924 State senator, Illinois, 1928-1932 U.S. representative from Illinois, 1933-1937