Platt, James Perry Born March 31, 1851, in Towanda, PA Died January 26, 1913 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on February 18, 1902, to a seat vacated by William K. Townsend. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 1902, and received commission on February 28, 1902. Service terminated on January 26, 1913, due to death. Education: Yale College, A.B., 1873 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1875 Professional Career: Private practice, Meriden, Connecticut, 1875-1902 State representative, Connecticut, 1878-1879 City attorney, Meriden, Connecticut, 1879-1893 Judge, Meriden [Connecticut] City Court, 1893-1902