Severens, Henry Franklin Born May 11, 1835, in Rockingham, VT Died June 8, 1923, in Kalamazoo, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Grover Cleveland on May 14, 1886, to a seat vacated by Solomon Lewis Withey. Confirmed by the Senate on May 25, 1886, and received commission on May 25, 1886. Service terminated on March 16, 1900, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by William McKinley on February 6, 1900, to a seat vacated by William Howard Taft. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1900, and received commission on February 20, 1900. Service terminated on October 3, 1911, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by William McKinley on February 6, 1900, to a seat vacated by William Howard Taft. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1900, and received commission on February 20, 1900. Service terminated on October 3, 1911, due to resignation. Education: Middlebury College, A.B., 1857 Read law, 1859 Professional Career: Private practice, Three Rivers, Michigan, 1860-1861 Prosecutor, St. Joseph County, Michigan, 1861-1864 Private practice, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1865-1886 Land developer, Allegan County, Michigan Research Collections