William Alexander Cant

"William Cant" redirects here. For the English smallpiper, see William Cant (musician).

William Alexander Cant (December 23, 1863 – January 12, 1933) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

William Alexander Cant
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
In office May 21, 1923 – January 12, 1933
Appointed by	Warren G. Harding (recess) Calvin Coolidge (commission)
Preceded by	Page Morris
Succeeded by	Robert C. Bell
Personal details
Born	William Alexander Cant (1863-12-26)December 26, 1863 Westfield, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	January 12, 1933(1933-01-12) (aged 69)
Education	University of Michigan Law School (LL.B.)

Education and career

Cant was born in Westfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin, Cant received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan Law School in 1885. He was in private practice in Duluth, Minnesota from 1886 to 1895. He was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1895, and was city attorney of Duluth from 1895 to 1896. He was a Judge of the District Court of Minnesota from 1896 to 1923.^[1]

Federal judicial service

Cant received a recess appointment from President Warren G. Harding on May 21, 1923, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota vacated by Judge Page Morris. He was nominated to the same position by President Calvin Coolidge on December 15, 1923. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 15, 1924, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on January 12, 1933, due to his death.^[1]