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Sessions, Clarence W.

Born February 8, 1859, in Ionia County, MI
Died April 1, 1931

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Nominated by William H. Taft on February 25, 1911, to a seat vacated by Arthur Carter Denison. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1911, and received commission on March 2, 1911. Service terminated on April 1, 1931, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan, A.B., 1881
Read law, 1883

Professional Career:

Private practice, Ionia, Michigan, 1883-1885
Private practice, Muskegon, Michigan, 1885-1906
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, 1906-1911

Manuscript Collections

Bentley Historical Library
Ann Arbor, Mich.

Clarence W. Sessions scrapbooks, 1919-1920.
3 vols. and 2 items; scrapbooks containing newspaper accounts of the trial of Truman Newberry for violation of the National Corrupt Practices Act, and miscellaneous testimonials and resolutions.