John Knight | |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York | |
| In office 1948–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Harold P. Burke |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York | |
| In office March 18, 1931 – June 15, 1955 | |
| Appointed by | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | John R. Hazel |
| Succeeded by | Justin C. Morgan |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – March 18, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Archie D. Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Joe R. Hanley |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Wyoming district | |
| In office January 1, 1913 – December 31, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Bert P. Gage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Knight April 29, 1871 Arcade, New York |
| Died | June 15, 1955 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Rochester (A.B.) read law |
John Knight (April 29, 1871 – June 15, 1955) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was President pro tempore of the New York State Senate from 1925 to 1931, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York from 1931 to 1955 and its Chief Judge from 1948 to 1955.