Finnegan, Philip J. Born June 25, 1886, in Chicago, IL Died January 4, 1959 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 8, 1949, to a seat vacated by William Morris Sparks. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1949, and received commission on May 5, 1949. Service terminated on January 4, 1959, due to death. Education: University of Chicago Law School, LL.B., 1913 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1913- Judge, Chicago [Illinois] Municipal Court, 1922-1929 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1929-1949