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Walter C. Lindley
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Walter C. Lindley served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Oct 12, 1949.
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman
- Confirmed
- Oct 12, 1949
- Born
- 1880
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of IllinoisWarren G. Harding · Sep 22, 1922 – Oct 24, 1949
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitHarry S Truman · Oct 12, 1949 – Jan 3, 1958
Education
- University of IllinoisA.B.
- University of Illinois College of LawLL.B., 1904
- University of Illinois College of LawJ.D., 1910
Career
Private practice, Danville, Illinois, 1904-1922; Master in chancery, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois, 1912-1918; Member, Vermillion County [Illinois] Board of Supervisors, 1916-1920
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