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Christie, Sidney Lee
Born April 17, 1903, in Sinks Grove, WV
Died February 15, 1974
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Harry E. Watkins. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. Service terminated on February 15, 1974, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Harry E. Watkins. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. Served as chief judge, 1971-1973. Service terminated on February 15, 1974, due to death.
Education:
Dunsmore Business College, business college degree, 1924
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1928
Professional Career:
Died February 15, 1974
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Harry E. Watkins. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. Service terminated on February 15, 1974, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Harry E. Watkins. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. Served as chief judge, 1971-1973. Service terminated on February 15, 1974, due to death.
Education:
Dunsmore Business College, business college degree, 1924
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1928
Professional Career:
Private practice, 1928-1960
Divorce commissioner, West Virginia Circuit Court, McDowell County
Judge, West Virginia Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, 1961-1964
The act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1805, authorized one judgeship to serve the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.