McVicar, Nelson Born January 25, 1871, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada Died December 20, 1960, in Tarentum, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on September 14, 1928, to a seat vacated by W.H. Seward Thomson; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 6, 1928. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1928, and received commission on December 17, 1928. Served as chief judge, 1949-1951. Assumed senior status on February 1, 1951. Service terminated on December 20, 1960, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School Read law, 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1896-1925 Solicitor, Tarentum Borough, Pennsylvania, 1896-1925 State representative, Pennsylvania, 1914-1924 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1925-1928