George Cosgrave (February 20, 1870 – August 4, 1945) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
George Cosgrave | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office August 31, 1940 – August 4, 1945 | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office April 8, 1930 – August 31, 1940 | |
| Appointed by | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Henning |
| Succeeded by | Peirson Mitchell Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Cosgrave February 20, 1870 Calaveras County, California |
| Died | August 4, 1945 (aged 75) |
| Education | read law |
Education and career edit
Born in Calaveras County, California, Cosgrave read law to enter the bar in 1895. He was in private practice in Fresno, California from 1895 to 1930.[1]
Federal judicial service edit
On March 12, 1930, Cosgrave was nominated by President Herbert Hoover to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California vacated by Judge Edward J. Henning. Cosgrave was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 8, 1930, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1940. He served in that capacity until his death on August 4, 1945.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b George Cosgrave at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources edit
- George Cosgrave at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.