McGohey, John F. X. Born January 7, 1894, in New York, NY Died July 7, 1972 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Assumed senior status on March 17, 1970. Service terminated on July 7, 1972, due to death. Education: Fordham University, B.A., 1917 New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1923 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1918-1919 Assistant counsel, Hearst Publishing Company, 1923-1924 Counsel, New York City Board of Transportation, 1924-1932 Assistant attorney general, State of New York, 1933-1943 Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1944-1949 Research Collections Portraits