Bean, Robert Sharp Born November 28, 1854, in Yamhill County, OR Died January 7, 1931, in Portland, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon Nominated by William H. Taft on April 15, 1909, to a new seat authorized by 35 Stat. 686. Confirmed by the Senate on April 28, 1909, and received commission on April 28, 1909. Service terminated on January 7, 1931, due to death. Education: Christian College (now Western Oregon State University), 1873 Read law, 1878 University of Oregon, B.S., 1878 Professional Career: Private practice, Eugene, Oregon, 1878-1882 Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Second Judicial District, 1882-1890 Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon, 1890-1909; chief justice, 1894-1896, 1900-1902, 1905-1908 Research Collections