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Marvin Jones
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Claims | |
| In office July 14, 1964 – March 4, 1976 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States Court of Claims | |
| In office September 1, 1948 – July 14, 1964 |
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| Appointed by | operation of law |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 62 Stat. 898 |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Wilson Cowen |
| Chief Justice of the Court of Claims | |
| In office July 9, 1947 – September 1, 1948 |
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| Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Richard S. Whaley |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Judge of the Court of Claims | |
| In office November 20, 1940 – July 9, 1947 |
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| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Thomas Sutler Williams |
| Succeeded by | George Evan Howell |
| Chairman of the United States House Committee on Agriculture | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – November 20, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Gilbert N. Haugen |
| Succeeded by | Hampton P. Fulmer |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas |
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| In office March 4, 1917 – November 20, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | John Hall Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Worley |
| Constituency | 13th district (1917–1919) 18th district (1919–1940) |
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John Marvin Jones
February 26, 1882 Valley View, Texas |
| Died | March 4, 1976 (aged 94) Amarillo, Texas |
| Resting place | Llano Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | John B. Denton College (BA) Southwestern University (PhB) University of Texas School of Law (LLB) |
John Marvin Jones (born February 26, 1882 – died March 4, 1976) was an important American lawyer and public servant. He served as a U.S. Representative from Texas for many years. Later, he became a judge on the United States Court of Claims, which was a special court that handled money claims against the U.S. government.
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Early Life and Education
John Marvin Jones was born on February 26, 1882, in Valley View, Cooke County, Texas. He went to local schools as a child. After that, he continued his education at several colleges.
- In 1902, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from John B. Denton College.
- He received a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in 1905 from Southwestern University.
- Finally, he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1907 from the University of Texas School of Law.
After finishing law school, he became a lawyer in the same year. He worked as a private lawyer in Amarillo, Texas, from 1908 to 1917. He also helped decide who could become a lawyer in Texas for a short time in 1913. During World War I, he served as a private in the United States Army in 1918.
Serving in Congress
John Marvin Jones was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1917. This meant he represented the people of Texas in the U.S. Congress. He was re-elected many times and served in Congress for over 23 years.
He worked in Congress from March 4, 1917, until November 20, 1940. During his time in Congress, he became the Chairman of the United States House Committee on Agriculture. This committee deals with laws about farming and food in the United States. He led this important committee from 1931 to 1940.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt chose John Marvin Jones to become a judge. He was nominated to a judge seat on the United States Court of Claims. The United States Senate approved his nomination, and he officially became a judge on November 20, 1940. He served as a judge until 1947.
From 1943 to 1945, Judge Jones took a break from his court duties. During this time, he served as the U.S. War Food Administrator. This was a very important job during World War II, helping to manage the country's food supply.
In 1947, President Harry S. Truman nominated him to become the Chief Justice of the same court. He received this new role on July 9, 1947. In 1948, the court's structure changed, and he became the Chief Judge. He continued to serve as Chief Judge until 1964.
In 1953, the United States Court of Claims became an "Article III" court. This means its judges, like Judge Jones, had lifetime appointments, making their positions very stable. He also served on the Judicial Conference of the United States, which is a group of judges who discuss and improve the federal court system.
On July 14, 1964, Judge Jones took on "senior status." This means he continued to serve as a judge but with a reduced workload. He served in this role until he passed away on March 4, 1976, in Amarillo, Texas. He was buried in Llano Cemetery.
Other Important Work
Besides his work in Congress and as a judge, John Marvin Jones also took on other important roles:
- War Food Administrator: As mentioned, he led the War Food Administration from 1943 to 1945. This agency was part of the United States Department of Agriculture and was crucial for managing food during World War II.
- Special Master: In 1965, he served as a Special Master for the United States Supreme Court. In this role, he helped the Supreme Court resolve a legal dispute between the states of Mississippi and Louisiana.
Honoring His Legacy
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed a law to honor John Marvin Jones. The federal court building in Amarillo, Texas, was named the J .Marvin Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse in his memory. This building serves as a lasting tribute to his many years of public service.
