Humphrey, J. Otis Born December 30, 1850, in Morgan County, IL Died June 14, 1918 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by William McKinley on March 7, 1901, to a seat vacated by William J. Allen. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1901, and received commission on March 8, 1901. Service terminated on June 14, 1918, due to death. Education: Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois Read law, 1880 Professional Career: Legal clerk, Illinois State Office of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, 1880-1883 Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1883-1897 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, 1897-1901 Research Collections