History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Sheehy, Joseph Warren
Born October 21, 1910, in Saratoga, TX
Died February 23, 1967

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by Harry S Truman on May 16, 1951, to a seat vacated by Randolph Bryant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 7, 1951, and received commission on June 8, 1951. Served as chief judge, 1954-1967. Service terminated on February 23, 1967, due to death.

Education:
Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1934

Professional Career:
Assistant attorney general, State of Texas, 1934-1935
Private practice, Tyler, Texas, 1935-1951
U.S. Army Air Force major, 1942-1945

 

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