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Williams, Thomas Sutler
Born February 14, 1872, in Louisville, IL
Died April 5, 1940, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on October 17, 1929, to a seat vacated by Nichols J. Sinnott. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1929, and received commission on November 1, 1929. Service terminated on April 5, 1940, due to death.
Education:
Austin College, Effingham, Illinois, 1896
Professional Career:
Died April 5, 1940, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Court of Claims
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on October 17, 1929, to a seat vacated by Nichols J. Sinnott. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1929, and received commission on November 1, 1929. Service terminated on April 5, 1940, due to death.
Education:
Austin College, Effingham, Illinois, 1896
Professional Career:
Private practice, Louisville, Illinois, 1896-1915
City attorney, Louisville, Illinois, 1897-1899
State representative, Illinois, 1899-1901
Mayor, Louisville, Illinois, 1907-1909
Prosecutor, Clay County, Illinois, 1908-1915
U.S. representative from Illinois, 1915-1929