History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Brown, George Stewart
Born August 16, 1871, in Baltimore, MD
Died November 11, 1941, in Baltimore, MD

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Reassigned on May 28, 1926, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 669. Served as chief judge, 1939-1940. Service terminated on August 31, 1941, due to retirement.

Member, Board of General Appraisers
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on October 16, 1913, to a seat vacated by Roy H. Chamberlain; Confirmed by the Senate on November 13, 1913, and received commission on November 14, 1913. Service terminated on May 28, 1926, due to assignment to another court.

Education:
Johns Hopkins University, A.B., 1893
University of Maryland School of Law, LL.B., 1895

Professional Career:
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1895-1913
Member, Baltimore City Council, 1899-1907

 

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