Background
Tilson, William Josiah was born on August 13, 1871 in Clear Branch, Tennessee, United States. Son of William E. and Katharine M. (Sams) Tilson.
judge United States Customs Court
Tilson, William Josiah was born on August 13, 1871 in Clear Branch, Tennessee, United States. Son of William E. and Katharine M. (Sams) Tilson.
Carson and Newman College. Yale University, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, M L.
Admitted to Georgia bar, 1898, and practiced at Atlanta until 1926. Judge, United States District Court, Middle Georgia district, 1926-1928. Judge, United States Customs Court, New York City, since March 17, 1928, presiding judge, June 1932-December 1934.
Episcopal Church.
Clubs: (honorary mem) Atlanta Athletic, Piedmont Driving (Atlanta).
Spouse Julia Romare, June 9, 1904, Atlanta, Georgia.