Smith, James Francis Born January 28, 1859, in San Francisco, CA Died June 29, 1928, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Associate Judge, U. S. Court of Customs Appeals (later Customs and Patent Appeals) Nominated by William H. Taft on March 9, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 11. Confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 1910, and received commission on March 30, 1910. Service terminated on June 29, 1928, due to death. Education: University of California, Hastings College of Law Santa Clara College, B.S., 1877 Santa Clara College, B.A., M.A., 1878 Professional Career: Private practice, California, 1881-1898 U.S. Army, 1898-1901 Collector of customs for the Philippine Archipelago, Manila, 1900-1901 Associate justice, Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands, 1901-1903 Secretary of public instruction, Philippine Commission, 1903-1906 Philippine Islands, vice governor, 1906; governor general, 1906-1909 Private practice, 1909-1910