Edwards, George Clifton Jr. Born August 6, 1914, in Dallas, TX Died April 8, 1995, in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 9, 1963, to a seat vacated by Thomas Francis McAllister. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1963, and received commission on December 19, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on January 15, 1985. Service terminated on April 8, 1995, due to death. Education: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1933 Harvard University, M.A., 1934 Detroit College of Law, Certificate of Completion, 1944 Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1946-1950 President, Detroit [Michigan] Common Council, 1946-1950 Chairman, Detroit [Michigan] Election Commission, 1946-1950 Probate judge in charge of Wayne County [Michigan] Juvenile Court, 1951-1954 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Wayne County, 1954-1956 Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1956-1961 Police commissioner, Detroit, Michigan, 1962-1963 Research Collections Bibliography