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Jameson, William James
Born August 8, 1898, in Butte, MT
Died October 8, 1990
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 5, 1957, to a seat vacated by Charles N. Pray. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1957, and received commission on March 28, 1957. Served as chief judge, 1965-1968. Assumed senior status on February 27, 1969. Service terminated on October 8, 1990, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1976-1987
Education:
University of Montana, A.B., 1919
University of Montana School of Law, LL.B., 1922
Professional Career:
Died October 8, 1990
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 5, 1957, to a seat vacated by Charles N. Pray. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1957, and received commission on March 28, 1957. Served as chief judge, 1965-1968. Assumed senior status on February 27, 1969. Service terminated on October 8, 1990, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1976-1987
Education:
University of Montana, A.B., 1919
University of Montana School of Law, LL.B., 1922
Professional Career:
Private practice, Billings, Montana, 1922-1957
State representative, Montana, 1927-1930