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William Johnson Graham

William Johnson Graham

Born 1872 in New Castle, PA

Died 1937 in Washington, DC

FJC ID: 3325

William Johnson Graham (February 7, 1872 – November 10, 1937) was a United States representative from Illinois and presiding judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.

Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. Private practice, Aledo, Illinois
    1895–present
  2. U.S. representative from Illinois
    1917–1924
  3. Illinois
    State representative · 1915–1916
  4. Mercer County, Illinois
    State's attorney · 1901–1909

Appointments

  1. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
    1924–1937
    Term ended: ded
  2. U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals)
    1924–1937 · Appointed by Calvin Coolidge (Republican)
    Term ended: Death

Education

  1. Read law
    1895
  2. University of Illinois
    B.L. · 1893