Joseph Perry (Illinois)

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Joseph Perry

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

Education

Bachelor's

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1923

Graduate

University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, 1925

Law

University of Chicago Law School, 1927

Personal
Birthplace
Carbon Hill, Ala.


Joseph Samuel Perry (1896-1984) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Perry was nominated by President Harry Truman on July 13, 1951, to a seat vacated by Elwyn Shaw; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 21, 1951, and received his commission on August 23rd. He assumed senior status on November 29, 1971. He served the Northern District of Illinois until his death on February 18, 1984.[1] Perry was succeeded in this position by William Bauer.

Early life and education

  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, A.B., 1923
  • University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, M.A., 1925
  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1927[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy, 1918-1919
  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1928-1933
  • Master in chancery, DuPage County, Wheaton, Illinois, 1933-1937
  • Private practice, Wheaton, Illinois, 1933-1937
  • Member, Illinois General Assembly from 41st Senatorial District, 1937-1943
  • Illinois Militia, 1942-1944
  • Private practice, Wheaton, Illinois, 1943-1951
  • Public administrator, DuPage County, Illinois, 1949-1951[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Illinois

Perry was nominated by President Harry Truman on July 13, 1951, to a seat vacated by Elwyn Shaw; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 21, 1951, and received his commission on August 23rd. He assumed senior status on November 29, 1971. He served the Northern District of Illinois until his death on February 18, 1984.[1] Perry was succeeded in this position by William Bauer.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Elwyn Shaw
Northern District of Illinois
1951–1971
Seat #3T
Succeeded by:
William Bauer