Runyon, William Nelson Born March 5, 1871, in Plainfield, NJ Died November 9, 1931 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 30, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1923, and received commission on January 16, 1923. Service terminated on November 9, 1931, due to death. Education: Yale University, A.B., 1892 New York Law School, LL.B., 1894 Professional Career: Member, Plainfield [New Jersey] Common Council, 1897-98 Judge, Plainfield [New Jersey] Municipal Court, 1899-1910 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1915-1917 State senator, New Jersey, 1918-1922 Acting governor, New Jersey, 1919-1920