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Kilkenny, John Francis

Born October 26, 1901, in Heppner, OR
Died February 17, 1995, in Beaverton, OR

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 19, 1959, to a seat vacated by Claude McColloch. Confirmed by the Senate on July 28, 1959, and received commission on July 30, 1959. Service terminated on September 26, 1969, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 12, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 82 Stat. 184. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1969, and received commission on September 16, 1969. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1971. Service terminated on February 17, 1995, due to death.

Education:
Notre Dame Law School, LL.B., 1925

Professional Career:

Private practice, Pendleton, Oregon, 1926-1959