Cant, William Alexander Born December 23, 1863, in Westfield, Marquette County, WI Died January 12, 1933 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Received a recess appointment from Warren G. Harding on May 21, 1923, to a seat vacated by Page Morris; nominated to the same position by Warren G. Harding on December 15, 1923. Confirmed by the Senate on January 15, 1924, and received commission on January 15, 1924. Service terminated on January 12, 1933, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1885 Professional Career: Private practice, Duluth, Minnesota, 1886-1895 State representative, Minnesota, 1895 City attorney, Duluth, Minnesota, 1895-1896 Judge, Minnesota District Court, 1896-1923 Research Collections