Veeder, Van Vechten Born July 4, 1867, in Schenectady, NY Died December 4, 1942, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by William H. Taft on January 13, 1911, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 838. Confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1911, and received commission on January 26, 1911. Service terminated on December 31, 1917, due to resignation. Education: Columbia College University of Virginia Read law, 1890 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1890-1900 Private practice, New York City, 1900-1911, 1918-1942 Counsel, West Chicago Street Railroad Company Special master, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 1935 Portraits