Born January 16, 1854, in New Haven, OH
Died July 18, 1937

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on March 18, 1907, to a new seat authorized by 34 Stat. 928; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Service terminated on May 30, 1908, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on May 30, 1908, to a seat vacated by John Elbert Sater; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 8, 1908. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1909, and received commission on March 1, 1909. Service terminated on November 18, 1924, due to retirement.

Education:
Marietta College, A.B., 1875
Marietta College, A.M., 1878
Read law, 1884

Professional Career:

Superintendent of schools, Wauseon, Ohio, 1875-1881
County school examiner, Fulton County, Ohio
Chief clerk, Office of State Commissioner of Common Schools, Ohio, 1881-1884
Member, Columbus [Ohio] Board of Education, 1885-1890; president, 1888-1889

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, December 3, 1907; no Senate vote