Born September 26, 1864, in Middletown, IN
Died April 22, 1933

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western 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 June 1, 1928, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on May 19, 1928, to a seat vacated by Walter Henry Sanborn. Confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 1928, and received commission on May 23, 1928. Service terminated on March 28, 1929, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Reassigned on March 28, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1346. Service terminated on April 22, 1933, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan
Read law, 1885

Professional Career:

Private practice, Garden City, Kansas, 1885-1889
Private practice, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 1889-