Martineau, John Ellis Born December 2, 1873, in Clay County, MO Died March 6, 1937 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 2, 1928, to a seat vacated by Jacob Trieber. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1928, and received commission on March 2, 1928. Service terminated on March 6, 1937, due to death. Education: Arkansas Industrial University (now University of Arkansas), A.B., 1896 University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1899 Professional Career: Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1899- State representative, Arkansas, 1903-1905 Chancellor, Arkansas Chancery Court, First Chancery District, 1907-1927 Governor, Arkansas, 1927-1928 Research Collections