McPherson, John Bayard Born November 5, 1846, in Harrisburg, PA Died January 20, 1919, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by William McKinley on February 28, 1899, to a seat vacated by William Butler. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1899, and received commission on March 2, 1899. Service terminated on April 8, 1912, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by William H. Taft on March 16, 1912, to a seat vacated by William Mershon Lanning. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1912, and received commission on April 3, 1912. Service terminated on January 20, 1919, due to death. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1866 Princeton University, A.M., 1869 Read law, 1870 Professional Career: Private practice, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1870- District attorney, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1874-1877 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County [Pennsylvania], 1882-1899 Instructor, University of Pennsylvania, 1890-