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Manton, Martin Thomas

Born August 2, 1880, in New York, NY
Died November 17, 1946, in Fayetteville, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on August 15, 1916, to a seat vacated by Charles M. Hough. Confirmed by the Senate on August 23, 1916, and received commission on August 23, 1916. Service terminated on March 22, 1918, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 12, 1918, to a seat vacated by Alfred Conkling Coxe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1918, and received commission on March 18, 1918. Service terminated on February 7, 1939, due to resignation.

Education:
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1901

Professional Career:

Private practice, New York City, 1901-1916
Member, Conference of Senior Circuit Judges (now Judicial Conference of the United States), 1926-1938