Benson W. Hough
1875–1935 (age 60)
judge
Biography
Benson W. Hough built a distinguished legal career in Ohio, serving as a judge and ultimately as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, where he presided with careful attention to the human impact of each decision.
He was admired for his patient demeanor and commitment to fairness, earning the trust of litigants and colleagues alike during a decade of service on the federal bench.