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Rasch, Carl L.

Born May 8, 1866, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Died February 2, 1961, in Helena, MT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Nominated by William H. Taft on April 26, 1910, to a seat vacated by William H. Hunt. Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 1910, and received commission on May 2, 1910. Service terminated on October 15, 1911, due to resignation.

Education:
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, Ph.B., 1889
Chicago College of Law (now Chicago-Kent College of Law), LL.B., 1890

Professional Career:

Private practice, Helena, Montana, 1891-    , 1911-1961
U.S. attorney for the District of Montana, 1902-1908
General counsel, Western Life Insurance Company, 1933-1938