Jackson Leroy Adair
1887–1956 · Clayton, IL
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois | Judge | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Apr 27, 1937 | Death, Jan 19, 1956 |
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1911
Professional Career
Private practice, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 1912-1914; City attorney, Quincy, Illinois, 1915-1916; State's attorney, Adams County, Illinois, 1916-1920, 1924-1928; Private practice, Adams County, Illinois, 1920-1924; State senator, Illinois, 1928-1932; U.S. representative from Illinois, 1933-1937