Shiras, Oliver Perry Born October 22, 1833, in Pittsburgh, PA Died January 7, 1916, in Sea Breeze, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on August 3, 1882, to a new seat authorized by 22 Stat. 172. Confirmed by the Senate on August 4, 1882, and received commission on August 4, 1882. Service terminated on November 1, 1903, due to retirement. Education: Ohio University, A.B., 1853 Ohio University, A.M., 1856 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1856 Professional Career: Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1856-1882, 1903-1916 U.S. Army first lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1862-1863 City councilman, Dubuque, Iowa Bibliography