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Thomson, W. H. Seward
Born December 16, 1856, in Beaver County, PA
Died November 29, 1932
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 7, 1914, to a seat vacated by James S. Young. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 1914, and received commission on July 21, 1914. Assumed senior status on February 21, 1928. Service terminated on November 29, 1932, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College
Marshall College (now Marshall University)
Read law, 1880
Professional Career:
Died November 29, 1932
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 7, 1914, to a seat vacated by James S. Young. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 1914, and received commission on July 21, 1914. Assumed senior status on February 21, 1928. Service terminated on November 29, 1932, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College
Marshall College (now Marshall University)
Read law, 1880
Professional Career:
Private practice, Beaver, Pennsylvania, 1881-1894
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1894-1914