Wham, Fred Louis Born June 15, 1884, in Marion County, IL Died February 2, 1967 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on February 26, 1927, to a seat vacated by George W. English. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1927, and received commission on March 1, 1927. Served as chief judge, 1949-1956. Assumed senior status on March 3, 1956. Service terminated on February 2, 1967, due to death. Education: University of Illinois College of Law, LL.B., 1909 Professional Career: Private practice, Fort Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1909-1915 Assistant solicitor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1915-1917 Private practice, Centralia, Illinois, 1917-1927