William Knox

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William Knox
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Current Court Information:
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Title:   Former Judge
Position:   Seat #9
Service:
Appointed by:   Richard Nixon
Active:   10/14/1970 - 8/39/1981
Preceded by:   84 Stat. 294
Succeeded by:   Carol Mansmann
Personal History
Born:   1911
Bachelors:   University of Michigan (1932)
Law School:   University of Michigan Law School (1935)

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William W. Knox (1911-1981) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Knox was nominated by President Richard Nixon on September 28, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970. He served the Western District of Pennsylvania until his death on August 30, 1981. Knox was succeeded in this position by Carol Mansmann.

Early life and education

  • University of Michigan, A.B., 1932
  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1935

Professional career

  • Private practice, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1935-1970

Judicial career

Western District of Pennsylvania

Knox was nominated by President Richard Nixon on September 28, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970.[1] He served the Western District of Pennsylvania until his death on August 30, 1981. Knox was succeeded in this position by Carol Mansmann.

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Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Pennsylvania
1970-1981
Seat #9
Succeeded by:
Carol Mansmann


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