Boyd, Marion Speed Born September 12, 1900, in Covington, TN Died January 9, 1988 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 13, 1940, to a seat vacated by John D. Martin. Confirmed by the Senate on September 18, 1940, and received commission on September 27, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1961-1966. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1966. Service terminated on January 9, 1988, due to death. Education: University of Tennessee College of Law, LL.B., 1921 Professional Career: Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1921- State representative, Tennessee, 1925-1927 Assistant attorney general, Shelby County, Tennessee, 1927-1935 State senator, Tennessee, 1935 Referee in bankruptcy, Western District of Tennessee, 1935-1937 Judge, Memphis [Tennessee] City Court, 1937-1938 Attorney general, Shelby County, Tennessee, 1940-1961