Archbald, Robert Wodrow Born September 10, 1848, in Carbondale, PA Died August 19, 1926, in Martha`s Vineyard, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Received a recess appointment from William McKinley on March 29, 1901, to a new seat authorized by 31 Stat. 880; nominated to the same position by William McKinley on December 5, 1901. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1901, and received commission on December 17, 1901. Service terminated on February 1, 1911, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third 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 January 13, 1913, due to impeachment and conviction. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Third 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 January 13, 1913, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: Yale University, A.B., 1871 Read law, 1873 Professional Career: Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1873-1884 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County [Pennsylvania], 1884-1901; president judge, 1888-1901 Bibliography