Underwood, Mell Gilbert Born January 30, 1892, in Rose Farm, OH Died March 8, 1972, near New Lexington, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 27, 1936, to a seat vacated by Benson W. Hough. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1936, and received commission on February 12, 1936. Served as chief judge, 1953-1962. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1965. Service terminated on March 8, 1972, due to death. Education: Ohio State University College of Law Read law, 1915 Professional Career: Private practice, New Lexington, Ohio, 1915-1923 Prosecuting attorney, Perry County, Ohio, 1917-1921 Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, 1920 U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1923-1936