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Howard, Clinton Woodbury

Born July 25, 1864, in Lima, OH
Died February 23, 1937

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Received a recess appointment from William H. Taft on August 26, 1912, to a seat vacated by Cornelius H. Hanford; nominated to the same position by William H. Taft on December 3, 1912. Service terminated on March 3, 1913, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate.

Education:
Griswold College, Davenport, Iowa, B.S., 1885
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1887

Professional Career:

Private practice, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, 1887-1889
Private practice, Bellingham, Washington, 1889-
City attorney, Fairhaven, Washington, 1891-1892
Assistant county attorney, Whatcom County, Washington, 1892-1893

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, August 19, 1912; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, December 3, 1912; no Senate vote