James F. Battin
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This article is about the U.S. Congressman and federal judge from Montana. For his son, the California State Senator, see Jim Battin. For the chief executive, see James Batten.
James Franklin Battin (February 13, 1925 – September 27, 1996) was a Republican United States Representative from Montana, and later was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana ...
James F. Battin | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana | |
In office February 13, 1990 – September 27, 1996 | |
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana | |
In office November 16, 1978 – February 13, 1990 | |
Preceded by | Russell Evans Smith |
Succeeded by | Paul G. Hatfield |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana | |
In office February 27, 1969 – February 13, 1990 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | William James Jameson |
Succeeded by | Jack D. Shanstrom |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1961 – February 27, 1969 | |
Preceded by | LeRoy H. Anderson |
Succeeded by | John Melcher |
Personal details | |
Born | James Franklin Battin (1925-02-13)February 13, 1925 Wichita, Kansas |
Died | September 27, 1996(1996-09-27) (aged 71) Billings, Montana |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Eastern Montana College (B.A.) George Washington University Law School (J.D.) |
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