Kohlsaat, Christian Cecil Born January 8, 1844, near Albion, IL Died May 11, 1918, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by William McKinley on February 23, 1899, to a seat vacated by Peter S. Grosscup. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 1899, and received commission on February 28, 1899. Service terminated on March 24, 1905, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on March 18, 1905, to a new seat authorized by 33 Stat. 992. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1905, and received commission on March 18, 1905. Service terminated on May 11, 1918, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on March 18, 1905, to a new seat authorized by 33 Stat. 992. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1905, and received commission on March 18, 1905. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: University of Chicago Illinois Law School, LL.B. Read law, 1867 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1867-1890 Engrossing clerk, Illinois General Assembly, 1871-1872 Member, West Park Commission, Chicago, Illinois Judge, Cook County [Illinois] Probate Court, 1890-1899 Research Collections