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King, Alexander Campbell
Born December 7, 1856, in Charleston, SC
Died July 25, 1926, in Flat Rock, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 29, 1920, to a seat vacated by Don Albert Pardee. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 1920, and received commission on May 24, 1920. Service terminated on December 31, 1924, due to resignation.
Education:
Read law, 1875
Professional Career:
Died July 25, 1926, in Flat Rock, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 29, 1920, to a seat vacated by Don Albert Pardee. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 1920, and received commission on May 24, 1920. Service terminated on December 31, 1924, due to resignation.
Education:
Read law, 1875
Professional Career:
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1875-1918, 1925-1926
Solicitor general of the United States, 1918-1920