Avis, John Boyd Born July 11, 1875, in Deerfield, NJ Died January 21, 1944 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Herbert Hoover on September 9, 1929, to a seat vacated by Joseph L. Bodine; Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 1929, and received commission on October 2, 1929. Service terminated on January 21, 1944, due to death. Education: Read law, 1897 Professional Career: Private practice, Woodbury, New Jersey, 1898-1929 Member, New Jersey General Assembly, 1902-1905 Speaker, New Jersey General Assembly, 1904-1905 New Jersey state senator, 1906-1908 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male