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Young, George Cressler
Born August 4, 1916, in Cincinnati, OH
Died April 24, 2015, in Orlando, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Assigned on October 29, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 76 Stat. 247. Served as chief judge, 1973-1981. Assumed senior status on October 19, 1981. Service terminated on April 24, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida, A.B., 1938
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1940
Professional Career:
Died April 24, 2015, in Orlando, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Assigned on October 29, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 76 Stat. 247. Served as chief judge, 1973-1981. Assumed senior status on October 19, 1981. Service terminated on April 24, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida, A.B., 1938
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1940
Professional Career:
Private practice, Winter Haven, Florida, 1941-1942
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1946
Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1947-1948
Administrative assistant, U.S. Rep.-then-U.S. Sen. George Smathers of Florida, 1948-1951
Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1951-1961
The act of August 3, 1949, 63 Stat. 493, authorized one judgeship to serve the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.
The act of July 30, 1962, 76 Stat. 247, assigned this judgeship to the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida.
The act of March 18, 1966, 80 Stat. 75, assigned this judgeship to the Middle District of Florida exclusively.