Edward McEntee
Edward Matthew McEntee (October 21, 1906[1] – February 14, 1981) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Edward McEntee | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | |
| In office December 31, 1976 – February 14, 1981 | |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | |
| In office September 1, 1965 – December 31, 1976 | |
| Appointed by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Peter Woodbury |
| Succeeded by | Hugh H. Bownes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Matthew McEntee October 21, 1906 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1981 (aged 74) |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Boston University (LLB) |
Education and career edit
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, McEntee received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1928. He received a Bachelor of Laws from Boston University School of Law in 1933. He was in private practice of law in Providence from 1933 to 1952. He was a Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939. He was an Assistant United States Attorney of the District of Rhode Island from 1940 to 1951. He was the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1952 to 1953.[2]
Federal judicial service edit
McEntee was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 3, 1965, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated by Judge Peter Woodbury. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 31, 1965, and received his commission on September 1, 1965. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1976. His service was terminated on February 14, 1981, due to his death.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Edward Matthew McEntee (First Circuit) – CourtListener.com". CourtListener. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ a b Edward Matthew McEntee at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources edit
- Edward Matthew McEntee at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.