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Watson, Albert Leisenring
Born December 6, 1876, in Montrose, PA
Died December 20, 1960
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on September 9, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1344. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1929, and received commission on December 17, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1955. Service terminated on December 20, 1960, due to death.
Education:
Amherst College, A.B., 1901
Read law, 1903
Professional Career:
Died December 20, 1960
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on September 9, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1344. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1929, and received commission on December 17, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1955. Service terminated on December 20, 1960, due to death.
Education:
Amherst College, A.B., 1901
Read law, 1903
Professional Career:
Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1903-1925
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County [Pennsylvania], 1926-1928
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, June 8, 1929; no Senate vote