John William Clancy (February 24, 1888 – March 2, 1969) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York from 1936 to 1969 an its Chief Judge from 1956 to 1959.

John William Clancy
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
April 3, 1959 – March 2, 1969
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
1956–1959
Preceded byWilliam Bondy
Succeeded bySylvester J. Ryan
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
June 22, 1936 – April 3, 1959
Appointed byFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded bySeat established by 49 Stat. 1491
Succeeded byCharles Miller Metzner
Personal details
Born
John William Clancy

(1888-02-24)February 24, 1888
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 2, 1969(1969-03-02) (aged 81)
New York City, New York
EducationFordham University (B.A.)
Fordham University School of Law (LL.B.)

Education and career edit

Born in New York City, New York, Clancy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 1909 and a Bachelor of Laws from Fordham University School of Law in 1912. He was in private practice in New York City from 1912 to 1936.[1]

Federal judicial service edit

On June 15, 1936, Clancy was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York created by 49 Stat. 1491. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 20, 1936, and received his commission two days later. He served as Chief Judge from 1956 to 1959, assuming senior status on April 3, 1959. Clancy served in that capacity until his death in New York City on March 2, 1969.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established by 49 Stat. 1491
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
1936–1959
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
1956–1959
Succeeded by