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Willard, Charles Andrew
Born May 21, 1857, in St. Johnsbury, VT
Died March 13, 1914, in Minneapolis, MN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Nominated by William H. Taft on May 8, 1909, to a seat vacated by Milton Dwight Purdy. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1909, and received commission on May 18, 1909. Service terminated on March 13, 1914, due to death.

Education:
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1877
Boston University, LL.B., 1879

Professional Career:
Private practice, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, 1879-1882
Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1882-1885
Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1885-1901
Lecturer, University of Minnesota, 1887-1901
U.S. Territorial Judge, Philippine Islands, 1901-1909
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