Van Orsdel, Josiah Alexander Born November 17, 1860, in New Bedford, PA Died August 7, 1937 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on November 14, 1907, to a seat vacated by Louis E. McComas; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1907, and received commission on December 12, 1907. Service terminated on August 7, 1937, due to death. Education: Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, A.B., 1885 Read law, 1890 Professional Career: County and prosecuting attorney, Laramie County, Wyoming, 1892- State representative, Wyoming, 1894- Attorney general, State of Wyoming, 1898-1905 Associate justice, Wyoming Supreme Court, 1905-1906 Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1906-1907