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Young, James Scott
Born December 3, 1848, in Pittsburgh, PA
Died February 25, 1914
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on January 14, 1908, to a seat vacated by Nathaniel Ewing. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1908, and received commission on January 22, 1908. Service terminated on February 25, 1914, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College, A.B., 1869
Read law, 1872
Professional Career:
Died February 25, 1914
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on January 14, 1908, to a seat vacated by Nathaniel Ewing. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1908, and received commission on January 22, 1908. Service terminated on February 25, 1914, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College, A.B., 1869
Read law, 1872
Professional Career:
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1872-1902
U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1902-1905
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1905-1908