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James Douglas Elliott
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
James Douglas Elliott served on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. Appointed by William H. Taft and confirmed Jun 7, 1911.
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft
- Confirmed
- Jun 7, 1911
- Born
- 1859
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South DakotaWilliam H. Taft · Jun 7, 1911 – Jan 30, 1933
Education
- Read law1884
Career
Private practice, Tyndall, South Dakota, 1884-1910; State's attorney, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, 1887-1891; U.S. attorney for the District of South Dakota, 1897-1907; Counsel, C.M. & St. P. Railroad, Aberdeen, South Dakota, 1910-1911
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