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Graham, Samuel Jordan
Born July 27, 1859, in Lexington, VA
Died January 20, 1951, in Roanoke, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 10, 1919, to a seat vacated by Samuel S. Barney. Confirmed by the Senate on July 28, 1919, and received commission on July 28, 1919. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1930. Service terminated on January 20, 1951, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1881
Professional Career:
Died January 20, 1951, in Roanoke, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 10, 1919, to a seat vacated by Samuel S. Barney. Confirmed by the Senate on July 28, 1919, and received commission on July 28, 1919. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1930. Service terminated on January 20, 1951, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1881
Professional Career:
Private practice, Lexington, Virginia, 1881-1890
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1890-1913
Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1913-1919