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Hough, Benson W.
Born March 5, 1875, in Delaware, OH
Died November 19, 1935
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 31, 1925, to a seat vacated by John Elbert Sater. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1925, and received commission on February 9, 1925. Service terminated on November 19, 1935, due to death.
Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University, M.A., 1897
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), LL.B., 1899
Professional Career:
Died November 19, 1935
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 31, 1925, to a seat vacated by John Elbert Sater. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1925, and received commission on February 9, 1925. Service terminated on November 19, 1935, due to death.
Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University, M.A., 1897
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), LL.B., 1899
Professional Career:
Private practice, Delaware, Ohio, 1900-1916
U.S. Army, 1917-1919
Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio, 1920-1923
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 1923-1925