William Colbert Keady

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William Colbert Keady

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi

Education

Law

Washington University Law, 1936

Personal
Birthplace
Greenville, Miss.


William Colbert Keady (1913-1989) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.

Keady was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on March 26, 1968, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1968, and received commission the next day. From 1968-1982, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 26, 1983. He served the Northern District of Mississippi until his death on June 16, 1989.[1] Keady was succeeded in this position by Neal Biggers.

Early life and education

  • Washington University School of Law, LL.B., 1936[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Greenville, Mississippi, 1936-1968
  • Member, Mississippi House of Representatives, 1940-1943
  • Member, Mississippi State Senate, 1944-1945[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Mississippi

Keady was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on March 26, 1968, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1968, and received commission the next day. From 1968-1982, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 26, 1983. He served the Northern District of Mississippi until his death on June 16, 1989.[1] Keady was succeeded in this position by Neal Biggers.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Mississippi
1968–1983
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Neal Biggers