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Campbell, Ralph E.
Born May 9, 1867, in Butler County, PA
Died January 9, 1921, in Tulsa, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on November 11, 1907, to a new seat authorized by 34 Stat. 267; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1908, and received commission on January 13, 1908. Service terminated on August 31, 1918, due to resignation.
Education:
Northern Indiana Normal School (now Valparaiso University), B.S., 1891
Northern Indiana Normal School (now Valparaiso University), A.B., 1892
University of Kansas School of Law, LL.B., 1894
Professional Career:
Died January 9, 1921, in Tulsa, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on November 11, 1907, to a new seat authorized by 34 Stat. 267; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1908, and received commission on January 13, 1908. Service terminated on August 31, 1918, due to resignation.
Education:
Northern Indiana Normal School (now Valparaiso University), B.S., 1891
Northern Indiana Normal School (now Valparaiso University), A.B., 1892
University of Kansas School of Law, LL.B., 1894
Professional Career:
Assistant general solicitor, Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, Indian Territory and Arkansas, 1895-1901
General attorney, Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, Oklahoma Territory, 1901-1903
Private practice, South McAlester, Indian Territory, 1905-1907
Attorney, Cosden and Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1918-1921