Avis, John Boyd Born July 11, 1875, in Deerfield, NJ Died January 21, 1944 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Herbert Hoover on September 9, 1929, to a seat vacated by Joseph L. Bodine. Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 1929, and received commission on October 2, 1929. Service terminated on January 21, 1944, due to death. Education: Read law, 1897 Professional Career: Private practice, Woodbury, New Jersey, 1898-1929 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1902-1905; speaker, 1904-1905 State senator, New Jersey, 1906-1908