Background
Gilbert, William Ball was born on July 4, 1847 in Fairfax Company, Virginia, United States. Son of John and Sarah Catherine (Ball) Gilbert.
Senior United States Circuit Judge
Gilbert, William Ball was born on July 4, 1847 in Fairfax Company, Virginia, United States. Son of John and Sarah Catherine (Ball) Gilbert.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1868, Doctor of Laws, 1898. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1872.
In practice at Portland, Oregon, 1872-1892. United States circuit judge, 9th Circuit, 1892-1911. Judge The United States of America Circuit Court of Appeals, January 1, since 1912.
Spouse Julia W. Lind6ley, September 3, 1873, Portland, Oregon.