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Joseph Rucker Lamar Born October 14, 1857, Cedar Grove, GA
Served January 3, 1911 – January 2, 1916 (4 years, 11 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 5 Predecessor William Henry Moody Successor Louis Dembitz Brandeis Appointment record December 12, 1910 Nominated December 15, 1910 Confirmed (voice vote) December 17, 1910 Commissioned January 3, 1911 Judicial oath January 2, 1916 Died in office