Bruce, John Born February 16, 1832, in Sterlingshire, Scotland Died October 1, 1901, in Walters Park, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by Ulysses Grant on February 23, 1875, to a seat vacated by Richard Busteed. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1875, and received commission on February 27, 1875. Service terminated on August 2, 1886, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Ulysses Grant on February 23, 1875, to a seat vacated by Richard Busteed. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1875, and received commission on February 27, 1875. Service terminated on October 1, 1901, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Nominated by Ulysses Grant on February 23, 1875, to a seat vacated by Richard Busteed. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1875, and received commission on February 27, 1875. Service terminated on October 1, 1901, due to death. Education: Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio, A.B., 1854 Read law, 1856 Professional Career: Private practice, Keokuk, Iowa, 1856-1862 U.S. Army, 1862-1865 Farmer, Prairie Bluff, Alabama, 1866-1872 State representative, Alabama, 1872-1874 Research Collections