Williams, Thomas Sutler Born February 14, 1872, in Louisville, IL Died April 5, 1940, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Herbert Hoover on October 17, 1929, to a seat vacated by Nichols J. Sinnott. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1929, and received commission on November 1, 1929. Service terminated on April 5, 1940, due to death. Education: Austin College, Effingham, Illinois, 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, Louisville, Illinois, 1896-1915 City attorney, Louisville, Illinois, 1897-1899 State representative, Illinois, 1899-1901 Mayor, Louisville, Illinois, 1907-1909 Prosecutor, Clay County, Illinois, 1908-1915 U.S. representative from Illinois, 1915-1929