Woodrough, Joseph William Born August 29, 1873, in Cincinnati, OH Died October 2, 1977 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 13, 1916, to a seat vacated by William H. Munger. Confirmed by the Senate on March 31, 1916, and received commission on April 3, 1916. Service terminated on April 12, 1933, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 3, 1933, to a seat vacated by Arba Seymour Van Valkenburg. Confirmed by the Senate on April 12, 1933, and received commission on April 12, 1933. Assumed senior status on January 3, 1961. Service terminated on October 2, 1977, due to death. Education: Heidelberg University, Germany Read law, 1893 Professional Career: Judge, Ward County [Texas] Court, 1894-1896 County attorney, Ward County, Texas, 1897 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1898-1916