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William Harold Cox

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

William Harold Cox served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Appointed by John F. Kennedy and confirmed Jun 27, 1961.

Appointed by
John F. Kennedy
Confirmed
Jun 27, 1961
Born
1901

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of MississippiJohn F. Kennedy · Jun 27, 1961 – Feb 25, 1988

Education

  • University of MississippiB.S., 1924
  • University of Mississippi School of LawLL.B., 1924

Career

Private practice, Jackson, Mississippi, 1924-1961

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge William Harold Cox, District Court for the Southern District…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1379586/william-harold-cox (accessed 2026-10-13).

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