Hough, Benson W. Born March 5, 1875, in Delaware, OH Died November 19, 1935 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 31, 1925, to a seat vacated by John Elbert Sater. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1925, and received commission on February 9, 1925. Service terminated on November 19, 1935, due to death. Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, M.A., 1897 Ohio State University College of Law, LL.B., 1899 Professional Career: Private practice, Delaware, Ohio, 1900-1916 U.S. Army, 1917-1919 Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio, 1920-1923 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 1923-1925 Research Collections