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Tillman Davis Johnson

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Tillman Davis Johnson

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Utah

Education

Bachelor's

Cumberland University

Law

Read law

Personal
Birthplace
Tennessee


Tillman Davis Johnson (1858-1953) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Utah. He received a recess appointment from President Woodrow Wilson on November 2, 1915. He assumed senior status on May 28, 1949, and continued to serve in this capacity until his death on November 1, 1953.[1]

Education

  • Read law
  • Cumberland University[1]

Professional career

  • 1898-1899: Member, Utah House of Representatives
  • 1889-1915: Private practice, Ogden, Utah
  • 1888-1889: Principal, Government Indian School, Fort Hall, Idaho
  • 1886-1887: Principal, Government Indian School, Fort Bennett, South Dakota
  • 1880-1885: Teacher, Tennessee[1]

Judicial career

District of Utah

Johnson received a recess appointment from President Woodrow Wilson on November 2, 1915, to fill the seat vacated by Judge John Augustine Marshall. He was nominated on January 7, 1916, confirmed by the Senate on January 18, 1916, and received commission that same day. Johnson assumed senior status on May 28, 1949, and continued to serve in this capacity until his death on November 1, 1953.[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
John Augustine Marshall
District of Utah
1916–1949
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Willis Ritter