James Earl Major
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James Earl Major (1887-1972) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
He was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on March 9, 1937 to replace Louis FitzHenry. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 17th, and received commission on March 23rd. From 1948 to 1954, he was the chief judge. On March 23, 1956, he assumed senior status and continued to serve in this capacity until his death on January 4, 1972.
Southern District of Illinois
James Major was previously a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
He received a recess appointment from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on June 12, 1933 to replace Louis FitzHenry. On January 8, 1934, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 23rd, and received commission on January 26th. He served on this court until his April 5, 1937, when he was appointed to the Seventh Circuit.
Education
- Illinois College of Law
- Read law, 1910
Professional career
- Private practice, Hillsboro, Illinois, 1910-1912
- State's attorney, Montgomery County, Illinois, 1912-1920
- U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1923-1925, 1927-1933
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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