O`Connell, Ambrose Born July 9, 1881, near Ottumwa, IA Died October 12, 1962, in San Mateo, CA Federal Judicial Service: Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 19, 1944, to a seat vacated by Irvine Luther Lenroot. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1944, and received commission on June 10, 1944. Assumed senior status on April 10, 1962. Service terminated on October 12, 1962, due to death. Education: University of Notre Dame, Ph.B., 1907 Columbia University School of Law, LL.B., 1910 Professional Career: Attorney, Guarantee Trust Corporation, New York City, 1928-1932 Assistant trust officer and office manager, Democratic National Committee, 1932-1933 Special assistant to Postmaster General James Farley, 1933-1934; executive assistant, 1934-1939 Second assistant postmaster general, 1939-1940; first assistant postmaster general, 1940-1943 Executive vice-chairman, Democratic National Committee, 1943-1944