Peck, John Weld II Born June 23, 1913, in Cincinnati, OH Died September 7, 1993, in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1962, and received commission on April 12, 1962. Service terminated on August 4, 1966, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 13, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1966, and received commission on July 22, 1966. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1978. Service terminated on September 7, 1993, due to death. Education: Miami University, A.B., 1935 University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1938 Professional Career: Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1938-1942, 1946-1949, 1954-1959, 1960-1961 U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1942-1946 Executive secretary, Gov. Frank J. Lausche, Ohio, 1949 Judge, Hamilton County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1949-1950, 1953-1954 Tax commissioner, State of Ohio, 1951-1953 Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio, 1959-1960 Research Collections