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Martineau, John Ellis

Born December 2, 1873, in Clay County, MO
Died March 6, 1937

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 2, 1928, to a seat vacated by Jacob Trieber. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1928, and received commission on March 2, 1928. Service terminated on March 6, 1937, due to death.

Education:
Arkansas Industrial University (now University of Arkansas), A.B., 1896
University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1899

Professional Career:

Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1899-
State representative, Arkansas, 1903-1905
Chancellor, Arkansas Chancery Court, First Chancery District, 1907-1927
Governor, Arkansas, 1927-1928