Edgar Vaught

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Edgar Vaught

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Education

Bachelor's

Carson and Newman College, 1899

Law

Read law, 1906

Personal
Birthplace
Virginia


Edgar Vaught (1873-1959) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.

He received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 31, 1928 to replace John Cotteral. On December 6, 1928, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 8, 1929, and received commission that same day. From 1949 to 1956, he was the chief judge. On April 22, 1956, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on December 5, 1959.[1] Vaught was succeeded in this position by Ross Rizley.

Early life and education

  • Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia
  • Carson and Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, B.S., 1899
  • Read law, 1906[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1906-1928[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Oklahoma

Vaught received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 31, 1928 to replace John Cotteral. On December 6, 1928, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 8, 1929, and received commission that same day. From 1949 to 1956, he was the chief judge. On April 22, 1956, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on December 5, 1959.[1] Vaught was succeeded in this position by Ross Rizley.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
John Hazelton Cotteral
Western District of Oklahoma
1929–1956
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Ross Rizley