Biggs, John Jr. Born October 6, 1895, in Wilmington, DE Died April 15, 1979, in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 3, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1903. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 1937, and received commission on February 16, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1948-1965. Assumed senior status on October 30, 1965. Service terminated on April 15, 1979, due to death. Education: Princeton University, Litt.B., 1918 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1922 Professional Career: U.S. Army private, Ordnance and Tank Corps, 1917-1918 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1922-1937 Civilian aide, U.S. Secretary of War, Wilmington, Delaware, 1923-1937 Referee in bankruptcy, District of Delaware, 1924-1932 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography