Holden, James Stuart Born January 29, 1914, in Bennington, VT Died November 18, 1996, in Longwood, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 11, 1971, to a seat vacated by James L. Oakes. Confirmed by the Senate on November 23, 1971, and received commission on November 30, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1972-1983. Assumed senior status on January 29, 1984. Service terminated on November 18, 1996, due to death. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1935 Albany Law School, LL.B., 1938 Professional Career: Private practice, Bennington, Vermont, 1938-1941, 1945-1948 U.S. Army major, Infantry, 1941-1945 State's attorney, Bennington County, Vermont, 1947-1948 Chairman, Public Service Commission, State of Vermont, 1948-1949 Judge, Vermont Superior Court, 1949-1956 Justice, Vermont Supreme Court, 1956-1972; chief justice, 1963-1972 Portraits