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Knox, John Clark
Born October 13, 1881, in Waynesburg, PA
Died August 23, 1966
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 29, 1918, to a seat vacated by Martin T. Manton. Confirmed by the Senate on April 12, 1918, and received commission on April 12, 1918. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Assumed senior status on April 30, 1955. Service terminated on August 23, 1966, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)
Waynesburg College, A.B., 1902
Read law, 1904
Professional Career:
Died August 23, 1966
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 29, 1918, to a seat vacated by Martin T. Manton. Confirmed by the Senate on April 12, 1918, and received commission on April 12, 1918. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Assumed senior status on April 30, 1955. Service terminated on August 23, 1966, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)
Waynesburg College, A.B., 1902
Read law, 1904
Professional Career:
Attorney, Law Department, Title Guarantee and Trust Company, New York City, 1905-1913
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1913-1918