Moore, Ben Born January 1, 1891, in Salyersville, KY Died September 25, 1958 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 1, 1941, to a seat vacated by George William McClintic. Confirmed by the Senate on March 20, 1941, and received commission on March 27, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Service terminated on September 25, 1958, due to death. Education: Read law, 1915 Professional Career: Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1915-1940 Commissioner in chancery, West Virginia Circuit Court, Kanawha County, 1918-1940 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Kanawha County [West Virginia], 1941 Bibliography