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John David Clifford, Jr.

1887 – 1956

United States federal judge

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About John David Clifford, Jr.

Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 69). John David Clifford, Jr. was an American lawyer, judge and politician.

John David Clifford Jr. (May 15, 1887 – November 18, 1956) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.

Education and career

Born in Lewiston, Maine, Clifford received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Bowdoin College in 1910 and a Bachelor of Laws from Georgetown Law in 1913. Clifford practiced law in Lewiston from 1914 until 1947. He had been active in the Democratic Party Clifford's nephew, Robert W. Clifford, son-in-law, Thomas E. Delahanty, and grandson, Thomas E. Delahanty II, have been judges in Maine. His grandson, Thomas E. Delahanty II, has held the United States Attorney position twice.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Bowdoin College, Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown Law
Positions held
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Also known as
John David Clifford Jr., John D. Clifford, Jr.

People in John David Clifford, Jr.'s life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John David Clifford, Jr.?

United States federal judge

When was John David Clifford, Jr. born?

John David Clifford, Jr. was born on 15 May 1887 in Lewiston.

When did John David Clifford, Jr. die?

John David Clifford, Jr. died on 18 November 1956 in Lewiston.

What was John David Clifford, Jr.'s occupation?

John David Clifford, Jr. was a lawyer, judge and politician.

What nationality was John David Clifford, Jr.?

John David Clifford, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John David Clifford, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q6228657

· DBpedia: John David Clifford Jr.

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