Born August 23, 1887, in Terre Haute, IN
Died March 17, 1968, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Harry S Truman on May 28, 1948, to a seat vacated by Oscar E. Bland. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1948, and received commission on June 10, 1948. Service terminated on July 20, 1956, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 17, 1956, to a seat vacated by Finis J. Garrett. Confirmed by the Senate on July 19, 1956, and received commission on July 19, 1956. Assumed senior status on August 7, 1958. Service terminated on March 17, 1968, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1911

Professional Career:

Private practice, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1911-1917
Deputy prosecutor, Forty-Third Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1917-1918
Prosecutor, Forty-Third Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1921-1924
U.S. representative from Indiana, 1925-1931, 1939-1948