Locke, James William Born October 30, 1837, in Wilmington, VT Died September 5, 1922, in Kittery, ME Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Ulysses Grant on January 15, 1872, to a seat vacated by John M. McKinney. Confirmed by the Senate on February 1, 1872, and received commission on February 1, 1872. Service terminated on July 4, 1912, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1859 Professional Career: U.S. Navy paymaster's clerk, 1861-1865 Private practice, Key West, Florida, 1865-1872 Superintendent of education, Monroe County, Florida Clerk, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Commissioner, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Judge, Monroe County [Florida] Court, 1868-1870 State senator, Florida, 1870-1872