Williams, John A. Born May 1, 1835, in Remsen, NY Died July 7, 1900, in Manitou Springs, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on August 14, 1890, to a seat vacated by Henry C. Caldwell. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1890, and received commission on September 22, 1890. Service terminated on July 7, 1900, due to death. Professional Career: Merchant, Delafield, Wisconsin, -1860 Clerk, Waukesha County [Wisconsin] Court, -1861 U.S. Army captain, 1861-1865 Private practice, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 1866-1877 Judge, Circuit Court of Arkansas, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, -1882 Private practice, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Research Collections