Julius Curtis Travis

Background

Travis, Julius Curtis was born on July 31, 1868 in La Porte County, Indiana, United States. Son of Wesley and Mary Rebecca (Brand) Travis.

Education

Graduate University of Michigan, 1888. Bachelor of Laws, 1894.

Career

Began practice of law at Louisiana Porte, 1894. Prosecuting Attorney, 32 Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1898. Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Indiana, 1921. Chief Justice, Indiana Supreme Ct. Served on Selective Service Board Appeal, Indiana District 1, World War. Indiana District 12, 1940-1941. Co-organizer, 1892, and 2d secretary American Republican College League.

Membership

Member Alumni Advisory Council, University of Michigan, since its organization. Member Indiana, American bar associations, American Law Institute, Kappa Sigma. Clubs: Lawyers (University of Michigan).

Connections

Married Ethel Rebecca Closser, September 10, 1896. Children: Richard Churchill (deceased), Mistress Elizabeth McGowan, Howard Powell, Julius C.

Father:

Wesley Travis

Mother:

Mary Rebecca (Brand) Travis

Spouse:

Ethel Rebecca Closser

child:

Richard Churchill Travis (deceased)

child:

Mistress Elizabeth McGowan Travis

child:

Howard Powell Travis

child:

Julius C. Began practice at La Porte Travis