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 Private practice, Adams County, Illinois, 1920-1924 State's attorney, Adams County, Illinois, 1924-1928 State senator, Illinois 36th district, 1928-1932 U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1933-1937 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male