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Cavanah, Charles Cheatham

Born September 26, 1871, in Greensboro, NC
Died June 30, 1953

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on December 22, 1926, to a seat vacated by Frank S. Dietrich. Confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1927, and received commission on January 3, 1927. Assumed senior status on January 3, 1942. Service terminated on June 30, 1953, due to death.