Bean, Robert Sharp Born November 28, 1854, in Yamhill County, OR Died January 7, 1931, in Portland, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Oregon Nominated by William H. Taft on April 15, 1909, to a new seat created by 35 Stat. 686; Confirmed by the Senate on April 28, 1909, and received commission on April 28, 1909. Service terminated on January 7, 1931, due to death. Education: Christian College, 1873 Read law, 1878 University of Oregon, B.S., 1878 Professional Career: Private practice, Eugene, Oregon, 1878-1882 Judge, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Oregon, 1882-1890 Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon, 1890-1909 Chief justice, 1894-1896, 1900-1902, 1905-1908 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections