James Harris Baldwin was a United States federal judge

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Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Baldwin received a B.L.

Bachelor of Laws

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 from the University of Virginia

University of Virginia

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 in 1900, and read law to enter the bar. He was in private practice in Butte, Montana

Butte, Montana

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 from 1900 to 1934, serving as an assistant county attorney of Silver Bow County, Montana

Silver Bow County, Montana

-National protected areas:*Beaverhead National Forest *Deerlodge National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,606 people, 14,432 households, and 8,933 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile . There were 16,176 housing units at...

 from 1907 to 1908, and as chief deputy county attorney from 1908 to 1909. He was a United States Attorney

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 for the District of Montana from 1934 to 1935.

On May 20, 1935, Baldwin was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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 to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Montana

United States District Court for the District of Montana

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 vacated by George M. Bourquin

George M. Bourquin

George M. Bourquin was a United States federal judge.Born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, Bourquin read law to enter the bar in 1894. He was in private practice in Helena, Montana from 1894 to 1899, and then in private practice in Butte, Montana until 1904...

. Baldwin was confirmed by the United States Senate

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 on May 29, 1935, and received his commission on June 4, 1935, serving thereafter until his death.

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