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Edward Roscoe Meek

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Edward Roscoe Meek
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Years in office: 1935 - 1939

Years in office: 1899 - 1935
Education
Bachelor's
University of Iowa, 1887
Law
University of Iowa, 1889
Graduate
University of Iowa, 1891
Personal
Birthplace
Davenport, IA


Edward Roscoe Meek (1865-1939) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

He received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on July 13, 1898 and was nominated on December 13th. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1899, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1935. He served until his death on April 10, 1939.[1] Meek was succeeded in this position by Thomas Whitfield Davidson.

Early life and education

  • University of Iowa, A.B., 1887
  • University of Iowa, LL.B., 1889
  • University of Iowa, A.M., 1891[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Fort Worth, Texas, 1889-1898[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Texas=

Meek received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on July 13, 1898 and was nominated on December 13th. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1899, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1935. He served until his death on April 10, 1939.[1] Meek was succeeded in this position by Thomas Whitfield Davidson.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Texas
1899–1935
Seat #2T
Succeeded by:
Thomas Whitfield Davidson