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Davis, David Jackson
Born October 15, 1878, in Weedowee, AL
Died December 7, 1938
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Received a recess appointment from Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 10, 1935, to a seat vacated by William I. Grubb; nominated to the same position by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1936. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1936, and received commission on January 28, 1936. Service terminated on December 7, 1938, due to death.
Education:
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1906
Professional Career:
Died December 7, 1938
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Received a recess appointment from Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 10, 1935, to a seat vacated by William I. Grubb; nominated to the same position by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1936. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1936, and received commission on January 28, 1936. Service terminated on December 7, 1938, due to death.
Education:
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1906
Professional Career:
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1906-1935