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Peters, John Andrew
Born August 13, 1864, in Ellsworth, ME
Died August 22, 1953, in Ellsworth, ME
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on October 25, 1921, to a seat vacated by Clarence Hale. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 1921, and received commission on November 14, 1921. Assumed senior status on January 2, 1947. Service terminated on August 1, 1953, due to retirement.
Education:
Bowdoin College, A.B., 1885
Read law, 1887
Bowdoin College, A.M., 1888
Professional Career:
Died August 22, 1953, in Ellsworth, ME
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on October 25, 1921, to a seat vacated by Clarence Hale. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 1921, and received commission on November 14, 1921. Assumed senior status on January 2, 1947. Service terminated on August 1, 1953, due to retirement.
Education:
Bowdoin College, A.B., 1885
Read law, 1887
Bowdoin College, A.M., 1888
Professional Career:
Private practice, Ellsworth, Maine, 1887-1913
Judge, Ellsworth [Maine] Municipal Court, 1896-1908
State representative, Maine, 1909, 1911, 1913; speaker, 1913
U.S. representative from Maine, 1913-1922