Woodward, Charles Edgar Born December 1, 1876, in New Salem, PA Died May 15, 1942 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 1, 1929, to a seat vacated by Adam C. Cliffe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1929, and received commission on March 2, 1929. Service terminated on May 15, 1942, due to death. Education: Northwestern University Read law, 1899 Professional Career: Private practice, Ottawa, Illinois, 1899-1929 Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1905-1913 President, Illinois constitutional convention, 1920