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Meek, Edward Roscoe
Born December 23, 1865, in Davenport, IA
Died April 10, 1939, in Santa Monica, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on July 13, 1898, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 240; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 13, 1898. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1899, and received commission on February 15, 1899. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1935. Service terminated on April 10, 1939, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, A.B., 1887
University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1889
University of Iowa, A.M., 1891
Professional Career:
Died April 10, 1939, in Santa Monica, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on July 13, 1898, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 240; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 13, 1898. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1899, and received commission on February 15, 1899. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1935. Service terminated on April 10, 1939, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, A.B., 1887
University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1889
University of Iowa, A.M., 1891
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fort Worth, Texas, 1889-1898
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, March 10, 1898; no Senate vote