About John Weld Peck
Lived 1874 – 1937 (aged 63). John Weld Peck was an American lawyer and judge.
John Weld Peck (February 5, 1874 – August 10, 1937) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Education and career
Born in Wyoming, Ohio, Peck received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Harvard University in 1896 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1898. He was in private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1898 to 1919.
Federal judicial service
On October 30, 1919, Peck was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio vacated by Judge Howard Clark Hollister. Peck was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 5, 1919, and received his commission the same day. Peck served in that capacity until April 3, 1923, when he resigned.
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Who was John Weld Peck?
United States federal judge (1874-1937)
When was John Weld Peck born?
John Weld Peck was born on 5 February 1874 in Wyoming.
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John Weld Peck died on 10 August 1937 in Cincinnati.
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John Weld Peck was a lawyer and judge.
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John Weld Peck was American.
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