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William W. Knox

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William W. Knox
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
In office
October 14, 1970 – August 30, 1981
Appointed byRichard Nixon
Preceded bySeat established by 84 Stat. 294
Succeeded byCarol Los Mansmann
Personal details
Born
William W. Knox

(1911-06-18)June 18, 1911
Erie, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 30, 1980(1980-08-30) (aged 69)
Erie, Pennsylvania
EducationUniversity of Michigan (A.B., J.D.)

William W. Knox (June 18, 1911 – August 30, 1981) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Education and career

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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Knox received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Michigan in 1932 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1935. He was in private practice in Erie from 1935 to 1970.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On September 28, 1970, Knox was nominated by President Richard Nixon to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 14, 1970. Knox served in that capacity until his death, on August 30, 1981, in Erie.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established by 84 Stat. 294
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
1970–1981
Succeeded by