David Jackson Davis (United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama judge)

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David Jackson Davis
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Years in office: 1936 - 1938
Personal
Birthplace
Alabama

David Jackson Davis (1878-1938) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.

He received a recess appointment from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on December 10, 1935, to replace William Irwin Grubb.[1] On January 6, 1936, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 22nd and received commission on January 28th. He served until his death on December 7, 1938.

Early life and education

  • Yale University, LL.B, 1906

Professional career

  • Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1906-1935

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Alabama

Davis received a recess appointment from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on December 10, 1935, to replace William Irwin Grubb.[1] On January 6, 1936, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 22nd and received commission on January 28th. He served until his death on December 7, 1938.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
William Irwin Grubb
Northern District of Alabama
1936–1938
Succeeded by:
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