Bingham, Edward Franklin Born August 13, 1828, in West Concord, VT Died September 5, 1907, in Union, WV Federal Judicial Service: Chief Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia] Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on April 22, 1887, to a seat vacated by D.K. Cartter; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 20, 1887. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1888, and received commission on January 23, 1888. Service terminated on April 30, 1903, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1850 Professional Career: Prosecutor, Vinton County, Ohio, 1850-1855 Private practice, McArthur, Ohio, 1850-1861 State representative, Ohio, 1856-1857 Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1861-1867, 1871-1873, 1903-1907 City solicitor, Columbus, Ohio, 1867-1871 Judge, Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Fifth Judicial District, 1873-1888