Landis, Kenesaw Mountain Born November 20, 1866, in Millville, OH Died November 25, 1944, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois 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 February 28, 1922, due to resignation. Education: Union College of Law YMCA Law School, Cincinnati, Ohio Read law, 1891 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1891-1893, 1895-1905 Private secretary, U.S. Secretary of State Walter Gresham, 1893-1895 First commissioner of organized baseball, 1921-1944 Research Collections Bibliography