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Campbell, Edward Kernan
Born April 17, 1858, in Abingdon, VA
Died December 7, 1938, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Chief Justice, Court of Claims
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on May 1, 1913, to a seat vacated by Stanton J. Peelle. Confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 1913, and received commission on May 22, 1913. Assumed senior status on April 22, 1928. Service terminated on December 7, 1938, due to death.
Education:
University of Virginia
Emory and Henry College
Professional Career:
Died December 7, 1938, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Chief Justice, Court of Claims
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on May 1, 1913, to a seat vacated by Stanton J. Peelle. Confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 1913, and received commission on May 22, 1913. Assumed senior status on April 22, 1928. Service terminated on December 7, 1938, due to death.
Education:
University of Virginia
Emory and Henry College
Professional Career:
Private practice, Abingdon, Virginia, 1883-1884
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1884-1913
Special master, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1931