Jerry Bartholomew Sullivan

Judge Jerry Bartholomew Sullivan

Personal

Birthday:

1/1/1859

Birthplace:

Mount Pleasant, IA

Date of Death:

4/17/1948

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Creston, Iowa, 1882-1904
City attorney, Creston, Iowa, 1887-1889
Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1904-1913

Education

Name of School:

Read law

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Customs Court

President Nominating:

Reassignment

Party Affiliation of President:

Reassignment

Commission Date:

5/28/1926

Termination Date:

9/30/1939

Termination Reason:

Retirement

Bankruptcy and Magistrate Services:

Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 17, 1913, to a seat vacated by Thaddeus S. Sharretts. Confirmed by the Senate on April 28, 1913, and received commission on April 29, 1913. Served as chief judge, 1914-1925. Service terminated on May 28, 1926, due to reassignment.