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Underwood, Mell Gilbert
Born January 30, 1892, in Rose Farm, OH
Died March 8, 1972, near New Lexington, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 27, 1936, to a seat vacated by Benson W. Hough. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1936, and received commission on February 12, 1936. Served as chief judge, 1953-1962. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1965. Service terminated on March 8, 1972, due to death.
Education:
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law)
Read law, 1915
Professional Career:
Died March 8, 1972, near New Lexington, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 27, 1936, to a seat vacated by Benson W. Hough. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1936, and received commission on February 12, 1936. Served as chief judge, 1953-1962. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1965. Service terminated on March 8, 1972, due to death.
Education:
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law)
Read law, 1915
Professional Career:
Private practice, New Lexington, Ohio, 1915-1923
Prosecutor, Perry County, Ohio, 1917-1921
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, 1920
U.S. representative from Ohio, 1923-1936