James H. Gordon
American lawyer and judge (1868–1936)
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James Herndon Gordon (October 3, 1868 – October 23, 1936) was an American judge who was the Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 1924.
James H. Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office 1924–1924 | |
| Preceded by | C. B. Cochrane |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Lester |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1868 Locust Dale, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1936 (aged 68) McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Early life and education
James H. Gordon was born on October 3, 1868, in Locust Dale, Virginia, to Andrew James Gordon and Lucy Herndon Willis Gordon.[1] He was educated at the Suffolk Military Academy[2] and attended the University of Virginia, where he received a degree of Bachelor of Law in 1890.[1]
Career
In 1890, he moved to Indian Territory and formed the law firm Stuart, Lewis and Gordon.[1] In 1895, He was appointed Master In Chancery of the United States Court. He was appointed Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court to fill in a vacancy in 1924.[1] He died on October 23, 1936, in McAlester, Oklahoma.[2]