Sparks, William Morris Born April 28, 1872, in Charlottesville, IN Died January 7, 1950, in Rushville, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Herbert Hoover on October 25, 1929, to a seat vacated by Albert Barnes Anderson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1929, and received commission on October 31, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1948. Assumed senior status on November 13, 1948. Service terminated on January 7, 1950, due to death. Education: Indiana Law School Read law, 1896 DePauw University, A.B., 1896 Professional Career: Deputy prosecutor, Rush County, Indiana, 1896-1898 Private practice, Rushville, Indiana, 1897-1901, 1910-1914 State representative, Indiana, 1901-1903 Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1904-1910, 1914-1929