Federal judiciary
William Josiah Tilson
Associate Justice, U.S. Customs Court
Appointment
- Court
- U.S. Customs Court
- Title
- Associate Justice
- Appointed by
- Calvin CoolidgeRepublican president
- Seat
- CUST0302
- Nominated
- Feb. 6, 1928
- Committee action
- Reported (favorably)Feb. 27, 1928
- Senate vote
- Voice
- Confirmed
- Feb. 27, 1928
- Commissioned
- Feb. 28, 1928
- Chief Judge from
- Jan. 1, 1932until Jan. 1, 1934
- Service ended
- May 26, 1949Death
Source Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Judges. Party shown is the party of the appointing president, which is a fact about the president, not about the judge.
Judicial service history
Every federal judicial office held, in order of appointment.
| Court | Title | Commissioned | Ended | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia | Judge | — | March 4, 1927 Recess Appointment-Not Confirmed | Calvin Coolidge |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia | Judge | — | March 19, 1928 Resignation | Calvin Coolidge |
| U.S. Customs Court | Associate Justice | Feb. 28, 1928 | May 26, 1949 Death | Calvin Coolidge |
Recent judicial activity
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Cases
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Judicial writings
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