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Woodward, Charles Edgar
Born December 1, 1876, in New Salem, PA
Died May 15, 1942
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 1, 1929, to a seat vacated by Adam C. Cliffe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1929, and received commission on March 2, 1929. Service terminated on May 15, 1942, due to death.
Education:
Northwestern University
Read law, 1899
Professional Career:
Died May 15, 1942
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on March 1, 1929, to a seat vacated by Adam C. Cliffe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1929, and received commission on March 2, 1929. Service terminated on May 15, 1942, due to death.
Education:
Northwestern University
Read law, 1899
Professional Career:
Private practice, Ottawa, Illinois, 1899-1929
Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1905-1913
President, Illinois constitutional convention, 1920