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Wade, Martin Joseph
Born October 20, 1861, in Burlington, VT
Died April 16, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on February 26, 1915, to a seat vacated by Smith McPherson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1915, and received commission on March 3, 1915. Service terminated on April 16, 1931, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1886
Professional Career:
Died April 16, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on February 26, 1915, to a seat vacated by Smith McPherson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1915, and received commission on March 3, 1915. Service terminated on April 16, 1931, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1886
Professional Career:
Private practice, Iowa City, Iowa, 1886-1893, 1905-1915
Faculty, State University of Iowa, 1890-1903; lecturer in law, 1890-1894; professor of medical jurisprudence, 1894-1903
Judge, Iowa District Court, Eighth Judicial District, 1893-1902
U.S. representative from Iowa, 1903-1905