Sweeney, George Clinton Born July 23, 1895, in Gardner, MA Died November 5, 1966 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 20, 1935, to a seat vacated by James A. Lowell. Confirmed by the Senate on August 21, 1935, and received commission on August 24, 1935. Served as chief judge, 1948-1965. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1966. Service terminated on November 5, 1966, due to death. Education: Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1922 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, 1917-1918 Private practice, Gardner, Massachusetts, 1924-1935 Mayor, Gardner, Massachusetts, 1931-1933 Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1933-1935