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Ellison, James O.
Born January 11, 1929, in St. Louis, MO
Died November 22, 2014, in Tulsa, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 28, 1979, to a seat vacated by Allen E. Barrow. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992-1994. Assumed senior status on November 7, 1994. Service terminated on November 22, 2014, due to death.
Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1951
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
Died November 22, 2014, in Tulsa, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 28, 1979, to a seat vacated by Allen E. Barrow. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992-1994. Assumed senior status on November 7, 1994. Service terminated on November 22, 2014, due to death.
Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1951
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
U.S. Army captain, 1951-1953
Private practice, Red Fork, Oklahoma, 1953-1955
Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1955-1979