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 (now Michigan State University College of Law), Certificate of Completion, 1944 Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University 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