James W. Kindig

KINDIG, CROSSAN

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Date: 12/22/2003 at 11:46:39

KINDIG, James W. --Judge of Supreme Court. Born at Welton, Clinton county, Iowa, December 3, 1879. Moved to Woodbury county with his parents in March, 1887, and attended the public schools. Graduated from Morningside Academy in 1902, and received the degree of A.B. from Morningside college in 1906, and the degree of LL.B. from the University of Washington in 1907. Entered the practice of law at Sioux City in June, 1907. Was assistant county attorney of Woodbury county and advisor of the board of supervisors from January 1, 1915, until August 1, 1917. Was assistant attorney general of Iowa under Hon. H.M. Havner in 1917 and 1918, and then again entered the general practice of law in Sioux City. Was appointed justice of the supreme court April 19, 1927. Married Gertrude Crossan September 3, 1908. Has two children, Burdette and Lowell. Republican in politics.

-source: Iowa Official Register, 1927-1928; Biographies of Supreme Court Justices.