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William H. Langdon
Presiding Justice
From 1918 to 1927
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Presiding Justice
From 1919 to 1957
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Presiding Justice
From 1921 to 1939
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From 1927 to 1930
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From 1947 to 1964
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From 1954 to 1987
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From 1960 to 1971
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From 1961 to 1979
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From 1961 to 1969
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From 1962 to 1977
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