John Knight (judge)
John Knight (April 29, 1871 – June 15, 1955) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was President pro tempore of the New York State Senate from 1925 to 1931, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York from 1931 to 1955 and its Chief Judge from 1948 to 1955.
John Knight | |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York | |
| In office 1948–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Harold P. Burke |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York | |
| In office March 18, 1931 – June 15, 1955 | |
| Appointed by | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | John R. Hazel |
| Succeeded by | Justin C. Morgan |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – March 18, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Archie D. Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Joe R. Hanley |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Wyoming district | |
| In office January 1, 1913 – December 31, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Bert P. Gage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Knight April 29, 1871 Arcade, New York |
| Died | June 15, 1955 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Rochester (A.B.) read law |
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