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Schoonmaker, Frederic Palen
Born March 11, 1870, in Limestone, NY
Died September 5, 1945
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 20, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1922, and received commission on December 22, 1922. Service terminated on September 5, 1945, due to death.
Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1891
Read law, 1894
Professional Career:
Died September 5, 1945
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 20, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1922, and received commission on December 22, 1922. Service terminated on September 5, 1945, due to death.
Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1891
Read law, 1894
Professional Career:
Private practice, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 1894-1913, 1919-1923
Pennsylvania National Guard captain, 1912-1917
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1917-1919