Hanson, William Cook Born May 14, 1909, in Green County, IA Died June 6, 1995 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 23, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1971-1977. Assumed senior status on August 15, 1977. Service terminated on June 6, 1995, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 23, 1962. Assumed senior status on August 15, 1977. Service terminated on June 6, 1995, due to death. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1933 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1935 Professional Career: Private practice, Jefferson, Iowa, 1935-1955 County attorney, Greene County, Iowa, 1939-1947 Judge, Iowa District Court, Sixteenth Judicial District, 1955-1962 Oral History