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Ross, John William
Born March 9, 1878, in Hardin County, TN
Died July 9, 1925
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on May 26, 1921, to a seat vacated by John E. McCall. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1921, and received commission on May 31, 1921. Service terminated on July 9, 1925, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1900
Professional Career:
Died July 9, 1925
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on May 26, 1921, to a seat vacated by John E. McCall. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1921, and received commission on May 31, 1921. Service terminated on July 9, 1925, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1900
Professional Career:
Private practice, Savannah, Tennessee, 1900-1913
Chancellor, Tennessee Chancery Court, Eighth Judicial District, 1913-1921