William James Jameson
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William James Jameson was a United States federal judge
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Born in Butte, Montana
, Jameson received an A.B.
from the University of Montana in 1919 and an LL.B. from the University of Montana School of Law
in 1922. He was in private practice in Billings, Montana
from 1922 to 1957. He was a member of the Montana House of Representatives
from 1927 to 1930.
Jameson was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana
. Jameson was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
on March 5, 1957, to a seat vacated by Charles N. Pray. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 26, 1957, and received his commission on March 28, 1957. He served as chief judge from 1965-1968. He assumed senior status
on February 27, 1969. Jameson served in that capacity until October 8, 1990, due to his death.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Butte, Montana
Butte, Montana
Butte is a city in Montana and the county seat of Silver Bow County, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. As of the 2010 census, Butte's population was 34,200...
, Jameson received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Montana in 1919 and an LL.B. from the University of Montana School of Law
University of Montana School of Law
The University of Montana School of Law offers an alternative to big, urban law schools where students and faculty are often physically proximate. It is the first and only law school in the state of Montana and each year, the school enrolls approximately 84 students from across the country....
in 1922. He was in private practice in Billings, Montana
Billings, Montana
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, the largest metropolitan area in over...
from 1922 to 1957. He was a member of the Montana House of Representatives
Montana House of Representatives
The Montana House of Representatives is, with the Montana Senate, one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. Composed of 100 members, the House elects its leadership every two years.-Composition of the House:...
from 1927 to 1930.
Jameson was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana
United States District Court for the District of Montana
The United States District Court for the District of Montana is the United States District Court whose jurisdiction is the state of Montana...
. Jameson was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army...
on March 5, 1957, to a seat vacated by Charles N. Pray. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on March 26, 1957, and received his commission on March 28, 1957. He served as chief judge from 1965-1968. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on February 27, 1969. Jameson served in that capacity until October 8, 1990, due to his death.