Beatty, James Helmick Born May 8, 1836, in Lancaster, OH Died October 21, 1927, in Hollywood, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Idaho Received a recess appointment from Benjamin Harrison on March 7, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 215; nominated to the same position by Benjamin Harrison on December 10, 1891. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1892, and received commission on February 4, 1892. Service terminated on March 1, 1907, due to retirement. Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, A.B., 1858 Read law, 1862 Professional Career: Superintendent of public schools, Jackson, Mississippi, 1858-1861 U.S. Army lieutenant, 1863-1865 Private practice, Lexington, Missouri, 1865-1872 Register in bankruptcy, Lexington, Missouri, 1865-1872 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Utah Territory, 1872-1882 Private practice, Hailey, Idaho, 1882-1889 Territorial senator, Idaho Territory, 1886-1888 Bibliography