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William Squire Kenyon

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William Squire Kenyon
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
Years in office: 1922 - 1933
Personal
Birthplace
Elyria, OH

William Squire Kenyon (1869-1933) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.

He was nominated by President Warren Harding on January 31, 1922 to replace Walter Inglewood Smith. He was confirmed by the Senate and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 9, 1933.[1]

Education

Professional career

  • Private practice, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1891-1911
  • Prosecuting attorney, Webster County, Iowa, 1892-1896
  • Private practice, Webster County, Iowa, 1897-1900
  • District judge, 11th Judicial District of Iowa, 1900-1902
  • Private practice, Webster County, Iowa, 1902-1904
  • General counsel, Illinois Central Railroad, 1904-1907
  • Assistant to the U.S. attorney general, 1910-1911
  • U.S. Senator from Iowa, 1911-1922[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Walter Inglewood Smith
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
1922–1933
Succeeded by:
Charles Breckenridge Faris