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Moynahan, Bernard Thomas Jr.
Born December 29, 1918, in Akron, OH
Died September 30, 1999, in Lexington, KY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 16, 1963, to a seat vacated by Hiram Church Ford. Confirmed by the Senate on November 4, 1963, and received commission on November 8, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1969-1984. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1984. Service terminated on September 30, 1999, due to death.

Education:
University of Kentucky, A.B., 1935
University of Kentucky College of Law, LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:
Private practice, Lexington, Kentucky, 1938-1939
Private practice, Nicholasville, Kentucky, 1940-1942, 1954-1961
U.S. Army first lieutenant, Air Corps, 1942-1945
County attorney, Jessamine County, Kentucky, 1946-1954
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 1961-1963

 

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