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Watkins, Harry Evans
Born November 6, 1898, in Watson, WV
Died June 6, 1963
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 17, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1805. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1954-1963. Service terminated on June 6, 1963, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 17, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1805. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Service terminated on June 6, 1963, due to death.
Education:
West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1923
Professional Career:
Died June 6, 1963
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 17, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1805. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1954-1963. Service terminated on June 6, 1963, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 17, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1805. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Service terminated on June 6, 1963, due to death.
Education:
West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1923
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private first class, Signal Corps, 1918-1919
Private practice, Fairmont, West Virginia, 1923-1937
The act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1805, authorized one judgeship to serve the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.