Downey, George Eddy Born July 11, 1860, in Rising Sun, IN Died May 24, 1926, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Received a recess appointment from Woodrow Wilson on August 3, 1915, to a seat vacated by Charles B. Howry; nominated to the same position by Woodrow Wilson on January 7, 1916. Confirmed by the Senate on January 17, 1916, and received commission on January 17, 1916. Service terminated on May 24, 1926, due to death. Education: Asbury University, B.A., 1880 Asbury University, M.A., 1883 Professional Career: Private practice, Rising Sun, Indiana, 1881-1882 Editor, Franklin Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 1882-1884 Private practice, Rising Sun, Indiana, 1884-1886 Private practice, Aurora, Indiana, 1886 Mayor, Aurora, Indiana, 1894-1902 Judge, Seveth Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1903-1913 Comptroller, U.S. Department of Treasury, 1913-1915