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Ragon, Heartsill

Born March 20, 1885, in Dublin, AR
Died September 15, 1940

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 12, 1933, to a seat vacated by Frank A. Youmans. Confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 1933, and received commission on May 17, 1933. Service terminated on September 15, 1940, due to death.

Education:
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1908

Professional Career:

Private practice, Clarksville, Arkansas, 1908-1923
State representative, Arkansas, 1911-1913
District attorney, Clarksville, Arkansas, 1916-1920
U.S. representative from Arkansas, 1923-1933