Ekwall, William Alexander Born June 14, 1887, in Ludington, MI Died October 16, 1956, in Portland, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 19, 1942, to a seat vacated by Walter H. Evans. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1942, and received commission on February 13, 1942. Service terminated on October 16, 1956, due to death. Education: Oregon Law School, LL.B., 1912 Professional Career: Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1912-1922 U.S. Army, Private, 1918 Municipal judge, City of Portland, Oregon, 1922-1927 Circuit judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Oregon, 1927-1934 U.S. Representative from Oregon, 1935-1937 Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1937-1942