John Donelson Martin Sr.
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John Donelson Martin Sr. (May 4, 1883 – April 2, 1962) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and previously was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
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John Donelson Martin Sr. | |
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Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | |
In office 1959 | |
Preceded by | Florence E. Allen |
Succeeded by | Thomas Francis McAllister |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | |
In office September 4, 1940 – April 2, 1962 | |
Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Seat established by 54 Stat. 219 |
Succeeded by | Harry Phillips |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee | |
In office May 3, 1935 – September 16, 1940 | |
Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Harry B. Anderson |
Succeeded by | Marion Speed Boyd |
Personal details | |
Born | John Donelson Martin (1883-05-04)May 4, 1883 Memphis, Tennessee |
Died | April 2, 1962(1962-04-02) (aged 78) |
Education | University of Virginia School of Law (LLB) |
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