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Owen Burns

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Owen McIntosh Burns (1892-1952) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Burns received a recess appointment from President Harry Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat created by 63 Stat. 493;[1] he was nominated on January 5, 1950, confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received his commission on March 9th. He served until his death on October 26, 1952. Burns was succeeded in this position by Joseph Willson.

Early life and education

  • University of Illinois, A.B., 1916
  • University of Illinois College of Law, LL.B., 1921

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Captain, Infantry, World War I
  • Private practice, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1921-1947
  • U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1947-1949

Judicial career

Western District of Pennsylvania

Burns received a recess appointment from President Harry Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat created by 63 Stat. 493; he was nominated on January 5, 1950, confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received his commission on March 9th.[1] He served until his death on October 26, 1952. Burns was succeeded in this position by Joseph Willson.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Pennsylvania
1950–1952
Seat #5
Succeeded by:
Joseph Willson