Knight, John Born April 29, 1871, in Arcade, NY Died June 15, 1955 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Received a recess appointment from Herbert Hoover on March 18, 1931, to a seat vacated by John R. Hazel; nominated to the same position by Herbert Hoover on December 15, 1931. Confirmed by the Senate on January 6, 1932, and received commission on January 9, 1932. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Service terminated on June 15, 1955, due to death. Education: University of Rochester, A.B., 1893 Read law, 1896 Professional Career: Town clerk, Arcade, New York, 1892-1896 Private practice, Arcade, New York, 1896-1900 Referee in bankruptcy, Western District of New York, 1899-1904 District attorney, Wyoming County, New York, 1904-1913 State assemblyman, New York, 1913-1917 State senator, New York, 1917-1931; president pro tem, 1924-1931 Research Collections Portraits