Akerman, Alexander Born October 9, 1869, in Elberton, GA Died August 21, 1948 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 19, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1081. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1929, and received commission on February 15, 1929. Assumed senior status on October 8, 1939. Service terminated on August 21, 1948, due to death. Education: Read law, 1892 Professional Career: Private practice, Cartersville, Georgia, 1892- Referee in bankruptcy, Southern District of Georgia, 1898 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Georgia, 1901-1912 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, 1912-1914 Private practice, Kissimmee, Florida, 1914-1920 Private practice, Orlando, Florida, 1920-1929