Oliver, Webster J. Born January 14, 1888, in Brooklyn, NY Died November 16, 1969, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 11, 1940, to a seat vacated by Charles P. McClelland. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1940, and received commission on June 24, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1940-1965. Assumed senior status on June 24, 1967. Service terminated on November 16, 1969, due to death. Education: St. Lawrence University, LL.B., 1911 Professional Career: Private practice, 1912-1917, 1919-1935 U.S. Army Captain, Ordnance Corps, 1917-1919 Special U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, 1935-1938 Assistant attorney general, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, New York City, New York, 1938-1940