Harry Clay Westover
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Harry Clay Westover was a United States federal judge
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Born in Williamstown, Kentucky
, Westover received an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1918. After a stint in the United States Army
, he was a member of the California State Senate
, and a Collector of Internal Revenue.
On September 23, 1949, Westover was nominated by President Harry S. Truman
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
created by 63 Stat. 493. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 15, 1949, and received his commission on October 18, 1949. He assumed senior status
on December 31, 1965, serving in that capacity until his death, in Laguna Hills, California
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Williamstown, Kentucky
Williamstown, Kentucky
Williamstown is a city in Grant county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 3,227 as of the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Grant County....
, Westover received an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1918. After a stint in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
, he was a member of the California State Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
, and a Collector of Internal Revenue.
On September 23, 1949, Westover was nominated by President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
created by 63 Stat. 493. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on October 15, 1949, and received his commission on October 18, 1949. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on December 31, 1965, serving in that capacity until his death, in Laguna Hills, California
Laguna Hills, California
Laguna Hills is a city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. Its name refers to its proximity to Laguna Canyon and the much older Laguna Beach. Other newer cities nearby—Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods—are similarly named.-Geography:...
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