Cushman, Edward E. Born November 26, 1865, in Columbus Junction, Louisiana County, IA Died January 25, 1944, in Tacoma, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by William H. Taft on April 9, 1912, to a seat vacated by George Donworth. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 1912, and received commission on May 1, 1912. Assumed senior status on November 3, 1939. Service terminated on January 25, 1944, due to death. Education: Read law, Iowa, 1884 Read law, Nebraska, 1890 Professional Career: Private practice, Stromsburg, Nebraska, 1890-1893 Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1893-1900 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Washington, 1900-1904 Special assistant to the attorney general for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, U.S. Department of Justice, 1904-1909 Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Territory, 1909-1912