Knapp, Martin Augustine Born November 6, 1843, in Spafford, NY Died February 10, 1923, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on January 1, 1916, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Judge, Commerce Court Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on December 13, 1913, due to abolition of the court. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Reassigned on January 1, 1916, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Service terminated on February 10, 1923, due to death. Education: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1868 Read law, 1869 Professional Career: Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1870- Corporation counsel, Syracuse, New York, 1877-1883 Member, Interstate Commerce Commission, 1897-1910; chairman, 1898-1910 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits