John Foster Symes
John Foster Symes (1878-1951) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. He was nominated by President Warren Harding on April 22, 1922. On April 14, 1950, Symes assumed senior status. He served until his death on April 5, 1951.[1]
Early life and education
- Yale University, Ph.B., 1900
- Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1903[1]
Military service
Symes was a Major in the U.S. Army from 1917 to 1919.[1]
Professional career
- 1921-1922: U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado
- 1902-1921: Attorney in private practice[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Colorado
Symes was nominated by President Warren Harding on April 22, 1922, to replace Judge Robert E. Lewis. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 16, 1922, and received commission that same day. On April 14, 1950, he assumed senior status. Symes served until his death on April 5, 1951.[1] Symes was succeeded in this position by Judge William Knous.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Judge Symes Biography at the Federal Judicial Center
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Robert E. Lewis |
District of Colorado 1922–1950 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: William Knous
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| 1921 |
Morris • Peters • Baker • Groner • Hoehling • Kennedy • Lewis • Luse • Mayer • McClintic • Miller • Morris • Peters • Ross • Taft • Waddill | ||
| 1922 |
Atwell • Barrett • Brewster • Butler • Campbell • Cliffe • Gibson • Goddard • Kenyon • Lindley • Lowell • Rose • Runyon • Schoonmaker • Scott • Sutherland • Symes • Wilkerson • Winslow | ||
| 1923 |
Bland • Bondy • Cant • Gore • Hatfield • Hickenlooper • Hicks • Inch • Jacobs • James • Jones • McGee • McKeehan • Patridge • Phillips • Reeves • Rudkin • Sanford • Simons • Soper • Webster | ||
