Joseph William Woodrough
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Joseph William Woodrough (1873-1977) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
He was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 3, 1933 to fill the seat vacated by Arba Seymour Van Valkenburgh. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 12th, and received commission that same day. On January 3, 1961, he assumed senior status. He served in this capacity until his death on October 2, 1977. Joseph Woodrough was the oldest and longest serving federal judge[1].
District of Nebraska
Woodrough was previously a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.
He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on March 13, 1916 to fill the seat vacated by William Munger. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 31st, and received commission on April 3rd. He served on this court until April 12, 1933, when he was appointed to the Eighth Circuit.
Education
- Heidelburg University
- Read law, 1893
Professional career
- Judge, Ward County Court, Texas, 1894-1896
- County attorney,Ward County, Texas, 1897
- Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1898-1916
References
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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