Anderson, George Ross Jr. Born 1929 in Anderson, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 18, 1980, to a seat vacated by James Robert Martin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Assumed senior status on January 29, 2009. Education: Southeastern University, B.C.S., 1949 George Washington University, 1949-1951 University of South Carolina Law Center, LL.B., 1954 Professional Career: Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Olin Johnston, South Carolina, 1947-1951, 1953-1954 U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, 1951-1952 Private practice, Anderson, South Carolina, 1954-1980 State representative, South Carolina, 1955-1956