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Bell, Robert Cook
Born November 1, 1880, in Harrisonville, MO
Died March 17, 1964
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 8, 1933, to a seat vacated by William A. Cant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 1933, and received commission on June 13, 1933. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1961. Service terminated on March 17, 1964, due to death.
Education:
University of Missouri School of Law, LL.B., 1908
Professional Career:
Died March 17, 1964
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 8, 1933, to a seat vacated by William A. Cant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 1933, and received commission on June 13, 1933. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1961. Service terminated on March 17, 1964, due to death.
Education:
University of Missouri School of Law, LL.B., 1908
Professional Career:
Private practice, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1908-1916
Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, Minnesota, 1916-1918, 1921
Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, Denver, Colorado, 1918-1920
Private practice, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, 1921-1933
Counsel, Red Lake Indians, Minnesota, 1927-1933
Counsel, Pillager Indians, Minnesota, 1930-1933
State senator, Minnesota, 1928-1933