Welsh, Martin Ignatius Born October 1, 1882, in San Jose, CA Died January 4, 1953 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 21, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1939, and received commission on July 14, 1939. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on January 1, 1947. Service terminated on January 4, 1953, due to death. Education: Read law, 1912 Professional Career: Private practice, 1912-1932 Deputy district attorney, Sacramento County, California, 1914 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, 1914, 1932-1939 Commissioner, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1914-1919 City councilman, Sacramento, California, 1928-1929 Mayor, Sacramento, California, 1929 Member, Sacramento [California] Board of Education, 1931