Lake Jones

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Lake Jones

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Personal
Birthplace
Vicksburg, Miss.

Lake Jones (1867-1930) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on February 1, 1924 to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1924, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on June 7, 1930.

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, LL.B., 1909

Professional career

  • Clerk and inspector, U.S. Postal Service, 1885-1909
  • Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1909-1921
  • District counsel, U.S. Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation, 1921-1924

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