Willson, Joseph Putnam Born January 7, 1902, in Bath, NY Died August 3, 1998, in Smethport, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 8, 1953, to a seat vacated by Owen M. Burns. Confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 1953, and received commission on July 14, 1953. Assumed senior status on October 18, 1968. Service terminated on August 3, 1998, due to death. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1926 Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Smethport, Pennsylvania, 1931-1953 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1945 Member, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 1948-1953 Special master, Supreme Court of the United States, 1964-1972