Ricks, Augustus J. Born February 10, 1843, in Brookfield, OH Died December 22, 1906, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Received a recess appointment from Benjamin Harrison on July 1, 1889, to a seat vacated by Martin Welker; nominated to the same position by Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1889. Confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1890, and received commission on January 16, 1890. Service terminated on December 22, 1906, due to death. Education: Kenyon College Read law, 1866 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1862-1865 Private practice, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1866-1870 Editor, Knoxville [Tennessee] Daily Chronicle, 1870-1875 Private practice, Massillon, Ohio, 1875-1878 Clerk, U.S. Circuit Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1878-1886 Standing master in chancery, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1878-1889 Clerk, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1886-1889 Research Collections