William Colbert Keady

William Colbert Keady
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
In office
April 26, 1983 – June 16, 1989
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
In office
1968–1982
Preceded byClaude Feemster Clayton
Succeeded byLyonel Thomas Senter Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
In office
April 4, 1968 – April 26, 1983
Appointed byLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded bySeat established by 80 Stat. 75
Succeeded byNeal Brooks Biggers Jr.
Personal details
BornWilliam Colbert Keady
(1913-04-02)April 2, 1913
DiedJune 16, 1989(1989-06-16) (aged 76)
EducationWashington University School of Law (LL.B.)
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William Colbert Keady (April 2, 1913 – June 16, 1989) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Keady is best-known for his role in the landmark court case, Gates v. Collier.