Watson, Albert Leisenring Born December 6, 1876, in Montrose, PA Died December 20, 1960 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Herbert Hoover on September 9, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1344. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1929, and received commission on December 17, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1955. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1955. Service terminated on December 20, 1960, due to death. Education: Amherst College, A.B., 1901 Read law, 1903 Professional Career: Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1903-1925 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County [Pennsylvania], 1926-1928