Hook, William Cather Born September 24, 1857, in Waynesburg, PA Died August 11, 1921, in Sayner, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Nominated by William McKinley on January 28, 1899, to a seat vacated by Cassius G. Foster. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1899, and received commission on January 31, 1899. Service terminated on December 1, 1903, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on November 10, 1903, to a seat vacated by Henry Clay Caldwell. Confirmed by the Senate on November 17, 1903, and received commission on November 17, 1903. Service terminated on August 11, 1921, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on November 10, 1903, to a seat vacated by Henry Clay Caldwell. Confirmed by the Senate on November 17, 1903, and received commission on November 17, 1903. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Washington University School of Law, LL.B., 1878 Professional Career: Private practice, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1878-1899 City attorney, Leavenworth, Kansas City legal advisor, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1889-1895 Research Collections