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Riley, William F.

Born March 20, 1884, in Ainsworth, IA
Died December 29, 1956

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Harry S Truman on November 29, 1950, to a seat vacated by Carroll O. Switzer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1950, and received commission on December 27, 1950. Service terminated on December 29, 1956, due to death.

Education:
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Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University), A.B., 1884

Professional Career:

Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1909-1942, 1945-1950
Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1942-1945