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Rudkin, Frank H.
Born April 23, 1864, in Vernon, OH
Died May 3, 1931
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by William H. Taft on January 17, 1911, to a seat vacated by Edward Whitson. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1911, and received commission on January 31, 1911. Service terminated on January 18, 1923, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on January 5, 1923, to a seat vacated by William W. Morrow. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 1923, and received commission on January 9, 1923. Service terminated on May 3, 1931, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
Read law, 1887
Professional Career:
Died May 3, 1931
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by William H. Taft on January 17, 1911, to a seat vacated by Edward Whitson. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1911, and received commission on January 31, 1911. Service terminated on January 18, 1923, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Warren G. Harding on January 5, 1923, to a seat vacated by William W. Morrow. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 1923, and received commission on January 9, 1923. Service terminated on May 3, 1931, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
Read law, 1887
Professional Career:
Private practice, Ellensburg, Washington, 1887-1890
Private practice, North Yakima, Washington, 1890-1901
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1901-1905
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1905-1911