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William Wallace Lambdin

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William Wallace Lambdin
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Years in office: 1915 - 1916
Education
Bachelor's
University of Georgia, 1879
Law
Read law, 1888
Personal
Birthplace
Georgia


William Wallace Lambdin (1861-1916) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on March 3, 1915 to a new seat created by 38 Stat. 959. He was confirmed by the Senate and received commission that same day. He served until his death on December 20, 1916. Lambdin was succeeded in this position by Beverly Daniel Evans.

Early life and education

  • University of Georgia, A.B., 1879
  • Read law, 1888

Professional career

  • Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1888-1899
  • Private practice, Barnesville, Georgia, 1899-1906
  • Private practice, Waycross, Georgia, 1906-1915

Judicial career

Southern District of Georgia

Lambdin was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on March 3, 1915 to a new seat created by 38 Stat. 959. He was confirmed by the Senate and received commission that same day. He served until his death on December 20, 1916.[1] Lambdin was succeeded in this position by Beverly Daniel Evans.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Georgia
1915–1916
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Beverly Daniel Evans