Schoonmaker, Frederic Palen Born March 11, 1870, in Limestone, NY Died September 5, 1945 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 20, 1922, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat. 837. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1922, and received commission on December 22, 1922. Service terminated on September 5, 1945, due to death. Education: Cornell University, A.B., 1891 Read law, 1894 Professional Career: Private practice, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 1894-1913, 1919-1923 Pennsylvania National Guard captain, 1912-1917 U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1917-1919