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James Arnold Lowell

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James Arnold Lowell
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Years in office: 1922 - 1933
Education
Bachelor's
Harvard University, 1891
Law
Harvard University, 1894
Personal
Birthplace
Newton, MA

James Arnold Lowell (1869-1933) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He joined the court in 1922 after an appointment from Warren Harding. At the time of appointment, he was a private practice attorney in Boston, MA. He served until his death on November 30, 1933.[1]

Early life and education

  • Harvard University, A.B., 1891
  • Harvard University, LL.B., 1894[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1894-1922
  • Massachusetts state representative, 1904-1906
  • Chairman, Massachusetts Committee on Workmen's Compensation, 1910-1912
  • Chairman, Massachusetts Board of Labor and Industries, 1913-1914
  • Member, Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, 1917-1918
  • Member, Massachusetts Commission to Consolidate the Laws, 1917-1920[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Massachusetts

Lowell was nominated by President Warren Harding on September 20, 1922 to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. Harrington was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 22, 1922, on a Senate vote and received his commission on the same day. He served until his death on November 30, 1933.[1] His position was filled by George Clinton Sweeney.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA - new seat
District of Massachusetts
1922–1933
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
George Clinton Sweeney