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Cushman, Edward E.

Born November 26, 1865, in Columbus Junction, Louisiana County, IA
Died January 25, 1944, in Tacoma, WA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Nominated by William H. Taft on April 9, 1912, to a seat vacated by George Donworth. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 1912, and received commission on May 1, 1912. Assumed senior status on November 3, 1939. Service terminated on January 25, 1944, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska Territory, 1909-1912

Education:
Read law, Iowa, 1884
Read law, Nebraska, 1890

Professional Career:

Private practice, Stromsburg, Nebraska, 1890-1893
Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1893-1900
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Washington, 1900-1904
Special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, 1904-1909