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Jones, Lake
Born February 10, 1867, in Vicksburg, MS
Died June 7, 1930, in Jacksonville, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on February 1, 1924, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1924, and received commission on February 18, 1924. Service terminated on June 7, 1930, due to death.
Education:
Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law), LL.B., 1909
Professional Career:
Died June 7, 1930, in Jacksonville, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on February 1, 1924, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1924, and received commission on February 18, 1924. Service terminated on June 7, 1930, due to death.
Education:
Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law), LL.B., 1909
Professional Career:
Clerk/inspector, U.S. Postal Service, 1885-1909
Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1909-1921
District counsel, Emergency Fleet Corporation, U.S. Shipping Board, 1921-1924