| Office | Judge of the United States Customs Court |
|---|---|
| Term start | June 13, 1933 |
| Term end | January 15, 1947 |
| Appointer | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Predecessor | George M. Young |
| Successor | Jed Johnson |
| Birth name | William John Keefe |
| Birth date | November 17, 1873 |
| Birth place | Clinton, Iowa |
| Death date | September 14, 1955 (aged 81) |
| Death place | Bronxville, New York |
| Education | University of Iowa College of Law (LL.B.) |
William John Keefe (November 17, 1873 – September 14, 1955) was a judge of the United States Customs Court.
Biography
Born on November 17, 1873, in Clinton, Iowa, Keefe received a Bachelor of Laws in 1894 from the University of Iowa College of Law. He worked in private practice in Clinton from 1895 to 1902 and again from 1910 to 1933. He served as county attorney for Clinton County, Iowa from 1902 to 1910.[1]
Federal Judicial Service
Keefe was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 8, 1933, to a seat on the United States Customs Court vacated by Judge George M. Young. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 10, 1933, and received his commission on June 13, 1933. His service terminated on January 15, 1947, due to his retirement.[1]
Death
Keefe died on September 14, 1955, in Bronxville, New York.[1]