Paul Jones (Ohio)

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Paul Jones

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Education

Law

University of Michigan Law School, 1905

Personal
Birthplace
Youngstown, Ohio

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Paul Jones (1880-1965) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

He was nominated by President Warren Harding on February 28, 1923 to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1923, and received commission that same day. From 1948 to 1959, he was the chief judge. He served until his death on August 4, 1965.[1] Jones was succeeded in this position by William K. Thomas.

Early life and education

  • University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1905[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Youngstown, Ohio, 1905-1920
  • Referee in Bankruptcy, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 1912-1916
  • City solicitor, Youngstown, Ohio, 1916-1918
  • Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Youngstown, Ohio, 1920-1923[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Ohio

Jones was nominated by President Warren Harding on February 28, 1923, to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1923, and received commission that same day. From 1948 to 1959, he was the chief judge. He served until his death on August 4, 1965.[1] Jones was succeeded in this position by William K. Thomas.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Ohio
1923–1965
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
William K. Thomas