Howard, Clinton Woodbury Born July 25, 1864, in Lima, OH Died February 23, 1937 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Received a recess appointment from William H. Taft on August 26, 1912, to a seat vacated by Cornelius H. Hanford; nominated to the same position by William H. Taft on December 3, 1912. Service terminated on March 3, 1913, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Education: Griswold College, Davenport, Iowa, B.S., 1885 University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1887 Professional Career: Private practice, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, 1887-1889 Private practice, Bellingham, Washington, 1889- City attorney, Fairhaven, Washington, 1891-1892 Assistant county attorney, Whatcom County, Washington, 1892-1893