Judge William Josiah Tilson
Judge
United States Customs Court
William Josiah Tilson served as Judge on the United States Customs Court from 1928 to 1949. The appointment came from Calvin Coolidge in 1928. Education: B.A. from Yale University; LL.B. from Yale University; LL.M. from Yale University. Earlier federal service: District Court, M.D. Georgia.
- Court
- United States Customs Court
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Calvin Coolidge
- Active
- 1926 – 1949
- Party
- Republican
Education
- B.A.Yale University (1894)
- LL.B.Yale University (1896)
- LL.M.Yale University (1897)
Career History
- JudgeUnited States Customs Court (1928 – 1949) — appointed by Calvin Coolidge
- JudgeDistrict Court, M.D. Georgia (1927 – 1928) — appointed by Calvin Coolidge
- JudgeDistrict Court, M.D. Georgia (1926 – 1927) — appointed by Calvin Coolidge
- Private practice1898 – 1926
Cases before Judge Tilson
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About this profile
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