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Webster, John Stanley
Born February 22, 1877, in Cynthiana, KY
Died December 24, 1962, in Spokane, WA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Received a recess appointment from Warren G. Harding on April 28, 1923, to a seat vacated by Frank H. Rudkin; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 15, 1923. Confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1924, and received commission on January 16, 1924. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on August 31, 1939. Service terminated on December 24, 1962, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School
Professional Career:
Died December 24, 1962, in Spokane, WA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Received a recess appointment from Warren G. Harding on April 28, 1923, to a seat vacated by Frank H. Rudkin; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 15, 1923. Confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1924, and received commission on January 16, 1924. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on August 31, 1939. Service terminated on December 24, 1962, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School
Professional Career:
Private practice, Cynthiana, Kentucky, 1899-1906
Prosecutor, Harrison County, Kentucky, 1902-1906
Chief assistant prosecutor, Spokane, Washington, 1907-1909
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1909-1916
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1916-1918
U.S. representative from Washington, 1919-1923