Carland, John Emmett Born December 11, 1853, in Oswego County, NY Died November 11, 1922, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on August 31, 1896, to a seat vacated by Alonzo J. Edgerton; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1896, and received commission on December 15, 1896. Service terminated on February 6, 1911, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1911, and received commission on January 31, 1911. Service terminated on November 11, 1922, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1911, and received commission on January 31, 1911. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Judge, Commerce Court Nominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1911, and received commission on January 31, 1911. Service terminated on December 13, 1913, due to abolition of the court. Education: University of Michigan Read law, 1877 Professional Career: Private practice, Bismark, Dakota Territory, 1877- City attorney, Bismark, Dakota Territory County attorney, Burleigh County, Dakota Territory U.S. attorney for the Dakota Territory, 1885-1888 Private practice, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1889-1895 Special assistant, U.S. attorney, District of South Dakota