Charles Dawson

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Charles Dawson

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Education

Bachelor's

University of Kentucky

Law

Read law, 1905

Personal
Birthplace
Kentucky


Charles I. Dawson (1881-1969) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 2, 1925 to replace Charles Harwood Moorman. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1925, and received commission that same day. He resigned on June 30, 1935.[1] Dawson was succeeded in this position by Elwood Hamilton. Dawson died on April 24, 1969.

Early life and education

  • University of Kentucky
  • Read law, 1905[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Russellville, Kentucky, 1905-1906

Private practice, Pineville, Kentucky, 1906- Member, Kentucky House of Representatives, 1906 County attorney, Bell County, Kentucky, 1910-1920 State attorney general, Kentucky, 1920-1924 Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1935-1969[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Kentucky

Dawson was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 2, 1925 to replace Charles Harwood Moorman. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1925, and received commission that same day. He resigned on June 30, 1935.[1] Dawson was succeeded in this position by Elwood Hamilton.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Charles Harwood Moorman
Western District of Kentucky
1925–1935
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Elwood Hamilton