MacKenzie, John Ashton Born September 17, 1917, in Portsmouth, VA Died January 1, 2010 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 17, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1967, and received commission on August 25, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1979-1985. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1985. Service terminated on January 30, 1998, due to retirement. Education: Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1939 Professional Career: Private practice, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1939-1967 U.S. Coast Guard, 1941-1946 Associate judge, Portsmouth [Virginia] Municipal Court, 1952-1962 State delegate, Virginia, 1954-1958