William W. Knox

William W. Knox (June 18, 1911 – August 30, 1981) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

William W. Knox
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
In office October 14, 1970 – August 30, 1981
Appointed by	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Seat established by 84 Stat. 294
Succeeded by	Carol Los Mansmann
Personal details
Born	William W. Knox June 18, 1911 Erie, Pennsylvania
Died	August 30, 1980 (aged 69) Erie, Pennsylvania
Education	University of Michigan (A.B., J.D.)

Education and career

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Knox received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Michigan in 1932 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1935. He was in private practice in Erie from 1935 to 1970.[1]

Federal judicial service

On September 28, 1970, Knox was nominated by President Richard Nixon to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 14, 1970. Knox served in that capacity until his death, on August 30, 1981, in Erie.[1]

References

1. William W. Knox at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• William W. Knox at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.