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Wham, Fred Louis
Born June 15, 1884, in Marion County, IL
Died February 2, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on February 26, 1927, to a seat vacated by George W. English. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1927, and received commission on March 1, 1927. Served as chief judge, 1949-1956. Assumed senior status on March 3, 1956. Service terminated on February 2, 1967, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois College of Law, LL.B., 1909
Professional Career:
Died February 2, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on February 26, 1927, to a seat vacated by George W. English. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1927, and received commission on March 1, 1927. Served as chief judge, 1949-1956. Assumed senior status on March 3, 1956. Service terminated on February 2, 1967, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois College of Law, LL.B., 1909
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fort Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1909-1915
Assistant solicitor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1915-1917
Private practice, Centralia, Illinois, 1917-1927