Benson, Paul Born June 1, 1918, in Greenville Township, Verona, ND Died April 22, 2004, in Verona, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of North Dakota Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 12, 1971, to a seat vacated by Ronald N. Davies; Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission on July 29, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1971-1985. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1985. Service terminated on April 22, 2004, due to death. Education: University of North Dakota, B.Sc., 1942 George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1942-1946 Private practice, Cavalier, North Dakota, 1949 Private practice, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1950-1971 Assistant city attorney, City of Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1952-1954 State attorney general, North Dakota, 1954-1955 Lecturer, University of North Dakota School of Law, 1960-1965 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Oral History