Putnam, William LeBaron Born May 26, 1835, in Bath, ME Died February 5, 1918, in Portland, ME Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on September 17, 1917, due to retirement. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Bowdoin College, A.B., 1855 Read law, 1858 Professional Career: Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1858-1891 City councilman, Portland, Maine, 1860-1861 Alderman, Portland, Maine, 1862 Mayor, Portland, Maine, 1869-1870 Commissioner to negotiate American fishing rights in Canada, 1887-1888 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits