Gilbert, William Ball Born July 4, 1847, in Fairfax County, VA Died April 27, 1931, in Portland, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 23, 1892, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1892, and received commission on March 18, 1892. Service terminated on April 27, 1931, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on February 23, 1892, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1892, and received commission on March 18, 1892. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Williams College, A.B., 1868 University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1872 Professional Career: Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1873-1892 State representative, Oregon, 1889-1891 Lecturer, University of Oregon Law School, 1893-1918