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Charles I. Dawson

Charles I. Dawson

Kentucky Western District Court

Born 1881 in Logan County, KY

Died 1969

FJC ID: 585

Charles Irving Dawson (February 13, 1881 – April 24, 1969) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He also served in the state legislature. He was a Democrat until 1909 when he joined the Republican Party.

Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. Private practice, Pineville, Kentucky
    1906–present
  2. Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky
    1935–1969
  3. Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Attorney general · 1920–1924
  4. Bell County, Kentucky
    County attorney · 1910–1920
  5. Private practice, Russellville, Kentucky
    1905–1906
  6. Kentucky
    State representative · 1906

Appointments

  1. Kentucky Western District Court
    1925–1935 · Appointed by Calvin Coolidge (Republican)
    Term ended: Resignation

Education

  1. University of Kentucky
  2. Read law
    1905