Richards, John Kelvey Born March 15, 1856, in Ironton, OH Died March 1, 1909, in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on February 19, 1903, to a seat vacated by William Rufus Day. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1903, and received commission on February 23, 1903. Service terminated on March 1, 1909, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on February 19, 1903, to a seat vacated by William Rufus Day. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1903, and received commission on February 23, 1903. Service terminated on March 1, 1909, due to death. Education: Swarthmore College, A.B., 1875 Harvard University, A.B., 1877 Read law, 1879 Professional Career: Prosecutor, Lawrence County, Ohio, 1880-1882 City solicitor, Ironton, Ohio, 1885-1889 State senator, Ohio, 1890-1892 Attorney general, State of Ohio, 1892-1896 Member, Commission to Codify Insurance Laws of Ohio, 1895-1896 Counsel, Commission on Taxation, Ohio General Assembly, 1896 General counsel, Ohio State Board of Medical Registration and Examination, 1896-1898 Special counsel, Ohio State Board of Appraisers and Assessors, 1896-1898 Solicitor general of the United States, 1897-1903 Bibliography