John William Ross

Judge John William Ross

Personal

Birthday:

3/9/1878

Birthplace:

Hardin County, TN

Date of Death:

7/9/1925

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Savannah, Tennessee, 1900-1913
Chancellor, Tennessee Chancery Court, Eighth Judicial District, 1913-1921

Education

Name of School:

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

The mission of the Cumberland School of Law is to educate a diverse community of students with knowledge and practical skills, equipping them to become highly competent, ethical lawyers committed to professionalism and public service.

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1900

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Court Name:

Tennessee Western District Court

President Nominating:

Warren G. Harding

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

5/31/1921

Termination Date:

7/9/1925

Termination Reason:

Death