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Miller, Wilbur Kingsbury

Born October 9, 1892, in Owensboro, KY
Died January 24, 1976

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (now U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit)
Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 12, 1945, to a seat vacated by Fred M. Vinson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 24, 1945, and received commission on September 28, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1960-1962. Assumed senior status on October 15, 1964. Service terminated on January 24, 1976, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan
Read law, 1916

Professional Career:

Private practice, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1916-1918, 1918-1945
U.S. Army, 1918
County attorney, Daviess County, Kentucky, 1921-1929
Member, Public Service Commission of Kentucky, 1934-1935
Judge, Special Court of Appeals of Kentucky, 1940-1941
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1961-1962