Ross, Erskine Mayo Born June 30, 1845, in Bel Pre, VA Died December 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 16, 1886, to a new seat authorized by 24 Stat. 308. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1887, and received commission on January 13, 1887. Service terminated on March 5, 1895, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1925. Service terminated on December 10, 1928, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Grover Cleveland on February 19, 1895, to a new seat authorized by 28 Stat. 665. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1895, and received commission on February 22, 1895. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Virginia Military Institute, 1865 Read law, 1869 Professional Career: Confederate Army cadet Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1869-1879, 1886-1887 Justice, Supreme Court of California, 1879-1886 Research Collections Bibliography