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John Peter Barnes

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John Peter Barnes
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Years in office: 1957 - 1958

Years in office: 1931 - 1957
Education
Bachelor's
Geneva College, 1904
Law
University of Michigan Law School, 1907
Personal
Birthplace
Pennsylvania


John Peter Barnes (1881-1959) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

He was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on February 26, 1931 to a seat created by 46 Stat. 1417. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2nd of that year, and received commission on March 4th. From 1948 to 1957, he was the chief judge. On September 15, 1957, he assumed senior status. He continued to serve in this capacity until December 31, 1958, when he resigned.[1] Barnes was succeeded in this position by Julius Miner.

Early life and education

  • Geneva College, B.S., 1904
  • University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1907[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1907-1913
  • First assistant county attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1913-1914
  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1914-1931
  • Basset hound breeder, co-owner, Barook Kennels, 1957-1959[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Illinois

Barnes was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on February 26, 1931 to a seat created by 46 Stat. 1417. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2nd of that year, and received commission on March 4th. From 1948 to 1957, he was the chief judge. On September 15, 1957, he assumed senior status. He continued to serve in this capacity until December 31, 1958, when he resigned.[1] Barnes was succeeded in this position by Julius Miner.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Illinois
1931–1957
Succeeded by:
Julius Miner