John Walsh

Background

Walsh, John was born on January 15, 1872 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Felix and Bridget (Comer) Walsh.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Two Rivers. Student of University of Wisconsin, 1893-1895.

Career

Wife of Augustus C. Long). Married second, Edna Preble Jones, June 28, 1939. Began practice at Kewanee, Wisconsin, 1895.

Judge Municipal Court, Kewanee County, Wisconsin, 1898-1901.

Moved to Washburn, Wisconsin, 1901. Special counsel Federal Trade Commission, 1915-1917.

First chief counsel, same, 1917-1919. Special assistant attorney general United States, 1920.

Successfully tried suits that tested constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission.

Achievements

• John Walsh has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member District of Columbia Bar Association Formerly trustee Belleau Wood Memorial Association. Club: Chevy Chase.

Connections

Married Ethel A. Staveley, February 6, 1899 (died May 3, 1938). Married second, Edna Preble Jones, June 28, 1939.

Father:

Felix Walsh

Mother:

Bridget (Comer) Walsh

Spouse:

Ethel A. Staveley

Spouse:

Edna Preble Jones