George Donworth
George Donworth | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington | |
In office May 18, 1909 – March 20, 1912 | |
Appointed by | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | Seat established by 35 Stat. 686 |
Succeeded by | Edward E. Cushman |
Personal details | |
Born | George Donworth November 26, 1861 read law |
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George Donworth (November 26, 1861 – September 6, 1947) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Education and career
Born in
Federal judicial service
On May 8, 1909, Donworth was nominated by President William Howard Taft to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington created by 35 Stat. 686. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 18, 1909, and received his commission the same day. Donworth served in that capacity until his resignation on March 20, 1912.[1]
Later career and death
Donworth returned to private practice in Seattle from 1912 to 1918, when he entered the United States Army, serving until 1922. He thereafter remained in private practice in Seattle from 1922 until his death in that city on September 6, 1947.[1]
References
- ^ a b c George Donworth at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources
- George Donworth at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.