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Peyton Gordon

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Peyton Gordon
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1941 - 1946

Years in office: 1928 - 1941
Personal
Birthplace
District of Columbia

Charles Davis (1870-1946) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on February 27, 1928 to replace Adolph Hoehling. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1928, and received commission that same day. On February 4, 1941, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on September 17, 1946.[1]

Education

  • Columbian University, LL.B., 1890
  • Columbian University, LL.M., 18915[1]

Professional career

  • Assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, 1891-1904
  • Pardon attorney, 1904-1907
  • Special assistant to the U.S. attorney general, 1907-1913
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1914-1917
  • U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1917-1918
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1918-1921
  • U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, 1921-1928[1]


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