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Biography

Van Orsdel, Josiah Alexander
Born November 17, 1860, in New Bedford, PA
Died August 7, 1937

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit
Received a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on November 14, 1907, to a seat vacated by Louis E. McComas; nominated on December 3, 1907; Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1907, and received commission on December 12, 1907. Service terminated on August 7, 1937, due to death.

Education:
Westminster College, A.B., 1885

Read law, 1890

Professional Career:
County and prosecuting attorney, Laramie County, Wyoming, 1892-
Member, Wyoming State House of Representatives, 1894-
State attorney general, Wyoming, 1898-1905
Associate justice, Supreme Court of Wyoming, 1905-1906
Assistant U.S. attorney general, 1906-1907


Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male



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