William John Keefe

William John Keefe (November 17, 1873 – September 14, 1955) was a Judge of the United States Customs Court.

William John Keefe
Judge of the United States Customs Court
In office June 13, 1933 – January 15, 1947
Appointed by	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	George M. Young
Succeeded by	Jed Johnson
Personal details
Born	William John Keefe November 17, 1873 Clinton, Iowa
Died	September 14, 1955 (aged 81) Bronxville, New York
Education	University of Iowa College of Law (LL.B.)

Biography

Born on November 17, 1873, in Clinton, Iowa, Keefe received a Bachelor of Laws in 1894 from the University of Iowa College of Law. He worked in private practice in Clinton from 1895 to 1902 and again from 1910 to 1933. He served as county attorney for Clinton County, Iowa from 1902 to 1910.[1]

Federal Judicial Service

Keefe was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 8, 1933, to a seat on the United States Customs Court vacated by Judge George M. Young. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 10, 1933, and received his commission on June 13, 1933. His service terminated on January 15, 1947, due to his retirement.[1]

Death

Keefe died on September 14, 1955, in Bronxville, New York.[1]

References

1. William John Keefe at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• William John Keefe at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.