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Lemley, Harry Jacob
Born August 6, 1883, in Upperville, VA
Died March 5, 1965
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 27, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1939, and received commission on May 11, 1939. Assumed senior status on September 5, 1958. Service terminated on March 5, 1965, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 27, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1939, and received commission on May 11, 1939. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Assumed senior status on September 5, 1958. Service terminated on March 5, 1965, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1910
Professional Career:
Died March 5, 1965
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 27, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1939, and received commission on May 11, 1939. Assumed senior status on September 5, 1958. Service terminated on March 5, 1965, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 27, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1939, and received commission on May 11, 1939. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Assumed senior status on September 5, 1958. Service terminated on March 5, 1965, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1910
Professional Career:
Private practice, Hope, Arkansas, 1912-1939
Member, Arkansas State Highway Audit Commission, 1931-1933
The act of May 31, 1938, 52 Stat. 584, authorized one judgeship to serve the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.