Fenton Whitlock Booth

Fenton Whitlock Booth

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Prior offices

U.S. Court of Claims

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Personal

Birthplace

Marshall, Ill.

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Fenton Whitlock Booth (1869-1947) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Claims.

In 1905, Booth was nominated to the Court of Claims by President Teddy Roosevelt. He was commissioned on March 17, 1905, and was nominated and commissioned as chief justice on April 23, 1928 by Calvin Coolidge. He assumed senior status on June 15, 1939, and served in that capacity until his death on July 26,1947.

Education

• Depauw University
• University of Michigan, LL.B., 1892

Professional career

• Private practice, Marshall, Illinois, 1892-1905
• Member, Illinois General Assembly
• Dean, Howard University Law School, Washington, DC
• Teacher, National University Law School
• Chairman, Board #10, Office of Price Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana