Riley, William F. Born March 20, 1884, in Ainsworth, IA Died December 29, 1956 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by Harry S Truman on November 29, 1950, to a seat vacated by Carroll O. Switzer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1950, and received commission on December 27, 1950. Service terminated on December 29, 1956, due to death. Education: Read law Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University), A.B., 1884 Professional Career: Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1909-1942, 1945-1950 Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1942-1945 Research Collections