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Booth, Wilbur Franklin

Born August 22, 1861
Died July 7, 1944

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on May 2, 1914, to a seat vacated by Charles A. Willard. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 1914, and received commission on May 4, 1914. Service terminated on March 27, 1925, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 18, 1925, to a new seat authorized by 43 Stat. 1116. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1925, and received commission on March 18, 1925. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1932. Service terminated on July 7, 1944, due to death.

Education:
Yale College, A.B., 1884
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1888

Professional Career:

Private practice, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1888-1890
Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1890-1898, 1901-1909
Judge, Minnesota District Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1909-1914