Harrison, Benjamin Born December 18, 1888, in San Bernardino, CA Died August 13, 1960 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 11, 1940, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 1940, and received commission on June 26, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1959-1959. Service terminated on August 13, 1960, due to death. Education: Read law, 1914 Professional Career: Private practice, Needles, California, 1917-1923 City attorney, Needles, California, 1918-1937 Private practice, San Bernardino, California, 1923-1937 Member, San Bernardino [California] Board of Education, 1928-1932 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1937-1940