Benjamin Franklin Keller
Benjamin Franklin Keller (1857-1921) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.[1]
He received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on June 18, 1901 and was nominated on December 5th. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1901 and received commission that same day. He served until his death on August 8, 1921.[1]
Early life and education
- Pennsylvania State College, B.S., 1876
- Pennsylvania State College, M.S., 1879
- Columbian University, LL.B., 1882[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Bramwell, West Virginia, 1891-1901[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Southern District of West Virginia
Keller received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on June 18, 1901 and was nominated on December 5th. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1901 and received commission that same day. He served until his death on August 8, 1921.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Judge Keller's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat |
Southern District of West Virginia 1901–1921 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: '
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| 1897 | |||
| 1898 | |||
| 1899 |
Barnard • Clabaugh • Day • Evans • Fischer • Gray • Grosscup • Hook • Howell • Kohlsaat • McPherson • Shelby | ||
| 1900 |
Boyd • De Vries • Hazel • McPherson • Severens • Trieber • Wanty | ||
| 1901 |
Adams • Anderson • Archbald • Cochran • Humphrey • Keller • Wing | ||
