Born September 20, 1898, in Star Lake Township, MN
Died September 8, 1980

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 15, 1941, to a seat vacated by Andrew Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 1941, and received commission on October 30, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1954. Service terminated on August 20, 1954, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 16, 1954, to a seat vacated by Walter Garrett Riddick. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1954, and received commission on August 20, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1965-1968. Assumed senior status on February 20, 1968. Service terminated on September 8, 1980, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Referee in Bankruptcy, District of North Dakota, 1924

Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, LL.B., 1923

Professional Career:

U.S. Army sergeant, 1918-1919
Private practice, Minot, North Dakota, 1924-1925
Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1925-1941
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from North Dakota, 1940
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1965-1967