Castle, Latham Born February 27, 1900, in Sandwich, IL Died March 10, 1986 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 26, 1959, to a seat vacated by Philip J. Finnegan. Confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 1959, and received commission on April 30, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1968-1970. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1970. Service terminated on March 10, 1986, due to death. Education: Northwestern University School of Law, LL.B., 1924 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1918 Private practice, Sandwich, Illinois, 1924-1925 City attorney, Sandwich, Illinois, 1925-1928 Corporation counsel, Sycamore, Illinois, 1928 State's attorney, DeKalb County, Illinois, 1928-1940 Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1940-1942 Judge, DeKalb County [Illinois] Court, 1942-1952 Attorney general, State of Illinois, 1952-1959 Research Collections Oral History