Baker, William Eli Born February 25, 1873, in Beverly, WV Died June 4, 1954, in Beverly, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia Received a recess appointment from Warren G. Harding on April 4, 1921, to a seat vacated by Alston B. Dayton; nominated to the same position by Warren G. Harding on April 14, 1921. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1921, and received commission on May 3, 1921. Served as chief judge, 1948-1954. Assumed senior status on April 3, 1954. Service terminated on June 4, 1954, due to death. Education: West Virginia Wesleyan University, B.S., 1893 West Virginia University, A.B., LL.B., 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, Elkins, West Virginia, 1896-1921 Special counsel, U.S. Sen. S. B. Elkins, West Virginia Special counsel, U.S. Sen. H. G. Davis, West Virginia Prosecutor, Randolph County, West Virginia, 1900-1912