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West, Samuel H.
Born July 17, 1872, in Waubeck, IA
Died October 5, 1938
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on December 10, 1928, to a seat vacated by David C. Westenhaver. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1928, and received commission on December 17, 1928. Service terminated on October 5, 1938, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1893
Professional Career:
Died October 5, 1938
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on December 10, 1928, to a seat vacated by David C. Westenhaver. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1928, and received commission on December 17, 1928. Service terminated on October 5, 1938, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1893
Professional Career:
Private practice, Bellefontaine, Ohio, 1893-
U.S. Army, Second Ohio Infantry, Spanish-American War
Prosecutor, Logan County, Ohio, 1899-1903
Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1907-1910