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Pickett, John Coleman

Born September 3, 1896, in Ravenna, NE
Died September 1, 1983

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 23, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1949, and received commission on October 13, 1949. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1966. Service terminated on September 1, 1983, due to death.

Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1922

Professional Career:

U.S. Army second lieutenant, World War I
Private practice, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1922-1949
Assistant attorney general, State of Wyoming, 1923-1925
County attorney and prosecutor, Laramie County, Wyoming, 1928-1924
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Wyoming, 1935-1949
U.S. attorney for the District of Wyoming, 1949