Dewey, Charles Almon Born September 11, 1877, in Washington, IA Died March 2, 1958, in Des Moines, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 23, 1928, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 52. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1928, and received commission on January 31, 1928. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1949. Service terminated on March 2, 1958, due to death. Education: State University of Iowa, LL.B., 1901 Professional Career: U.S. Volunteers corporal, Spanish-American War Private practice, Washington, Iowa, 1901- City attorney, Washington, Iowa, 1905-1909 County attorney, Washington County, Iowa, 1909-1915 Judge, Iowa District Court, 1918-1928 Research Collections