Joseph W. Cox

Born: October 19, 1875
Bridle Creek, Virginia

Died: September 9, 1939
Roanoke City, Virginia

Joseph W. Cox

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (now U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)

Nominated by Herbert Hoover on June 23, 1930, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 785. Confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1930, and received commission on July 7, 1930. Service terminated on September 9, 1939, due to death.

Education:

Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1901

Frame Dimensions
36.5″ x 30.75″

Canvas Dimensions
30″ x 24.25″

Overall Condition
Some wear and tear on front of the frame. Minor water damage on the bottom left corner of the frame. There does not appear to be any damage to the painting itself.

Artist
Artist is G. Grisohn.

Professional Career:

Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1901-1930
Instructor, Georgetown University Law School, 1913-1915
Special assistant to attorney general, anti-trust and special war activities, U.S. Department of Justice, 1914-1919
Member, District Selective Service Board, 1917-1918
Regional counsel, U.S. Railroad Administration, 1919-1920
Professorial lecturer, George Washington University, 1928-1930

Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts